An outline history of sculpture for beginners and students, with complete indexes and numerous illustrations (1893)
Waters, Clara Erskine Clement, 1834-1916 · New York, F.A. Stokes · leaf 56
PTURE. peplos ; the central figure, r, a priestess of Athena ; a, theArchon Basileus ; and by a consecrated servant-boy, who isdelivering up the peplos. Other critics believe, however,that these figures are all preparing for the sacred ceremoniesabout to begin, and that the priest is giving the… … £ d c a h Fig. 28.—The Five Central Figures. Just here I will call your attention to one feature ofthese antique bas-reliefs which is called IsocepJialisvi, andmeans that all the heads are at an equal height. You willsee that all figures, whether standing or sitting, walking, inchariots, or on…
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