Smith, T. Roger (Thomas Roger), 1830-1903, Redford, George, d. 1895 · Meadville, Penna. : Flood and Vincent : Chautauqua-Century Press · leaf 113
it may be concluded without hesitation that though we arecompelled to rely upon descriptions only, they must have beenworks of the great master even more beautiful than themarbles. There is every reason to conclude that althoughcolor was applied, and the eyes perhaps even made to re- 106 UKKEK… … Fig. 123.—Bas-relief of Eleusis. Cekes, Triptolemus, Prosferine.Discovered 1859. In the Museum at Athens. life and complete the illusion in the minds of the worshipers.It may be difficult to reconcile the minute execution ofdetail in the work of Phidias with his grand ideal of the beau-tiful in…
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