Greek
Parthenon Frieze: Centauromachy Metope
Description:
The original of this cast also appears on the south wall of the Parthenon as part of the Centauromachy series. The collection of metopes, friezes appearing between triglyphs, tells the story of the Centaurs’ defeat at the hands of the Lapiths at the marriage-feast of Peirithoös and Deidameia. The original portrays a draped male figure battling a Centaur. Both figures are headless.
Met. Casts 512-529
Period of Original: Greek
Origin of Original: N/A
Location of the Cast: 20 W. 44 St. New York, NY USA
Provenance: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Condition: Damage to the cast: no back to frieze, the male figure is damaged all along left side, only the upper remnants of the horse’s body remains.
Additional Information:
Parthenon Design Diagram
View the full Parthenon frieze in order here
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Parthenon Review Article
An Article on the Parthenon’s Metope
Description of the ICA’s Metope Casts