Seated Ares
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Catalogue Number: 020.060.010
Description: The Parthenon friezes, originally encircling the entire building, represent the Panathenaic procession, a ritual homage to Athena. Unlike many other temple decorations, the friezes depict mortals and not only gods and goddesses. This shows the god of war, Ares, relaxing in his chair. He is identified by the spear-tip carved next to his feet, the handle of which would have been painted rather than carved.This portion of the frieze comes from the East side.
Artist of Original: N/A
Period of Original: Greek
Date of Original: 448-432 BC
Area of Origin of Original: Greece, Athens
Material of Original: N/A
Dimensions of Cast (H x W x D): N/A
Location of Cast: 20 W. 44 St. New York, NY USA
Provenance: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Condition of Cast: The cast has been restored as hangs in the ICA studio.
Links to 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