Weir, Irene, 1863-1944 · Boston, New York [etc.] Ginn & Company · leaf 216
l stainedwith a deep redcolor. And colorwas not confined tothe sculptures. All the buildingsof Doric order atOlympia are largelycolored in red andblue. The pillarsare not colored, butthe triglyphs are ofan intense blue, theabacus beneaththem red. Of thecornices the cymatia have blue and red leaves… … ■■jrCTTu~- iii*** —mm*-**; Architectural Details fromOlympia, showing Color 194 THE GREEK PAINTERS ART Although the colors of the ancients may seemcrude and their juxtaposition harsh, yet it is certainthat the climate of Greece requires that the bril-liancy of marble should be moderated by color of…
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