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In classical architecture, a metope is a rectangular architectural element that fills the space between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze, which is a decorative band of alternating triglyphs and metopes above the architrave of a building of the Doric order. Metopes often had painted or sculptural decoration...
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"Metope" might refer to the following: metope (architecture), the space between two triglyphs of a Doric frieze Metope (mythology), a river nymph in Greek mythology Metope (producer), electronic music producer Michael Schwanen Metopes, a piano work by Karol Szymanowski Metope...
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metope (architecture) -- Britannica Online Encyclopedia |
In the addition of sculpture to architecture, ... On a Doric temple, for instance, the metope frieze offered a series of rectangular plaques for reliefs that could accommodate two or three figures.
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Triglyphs and Metopes for Kids - Greek Architecture ... The center metope shows Perseus killing Medusa.
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Triglyphs and Metopes for Kids - Greek Architecture...
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Metope |
Metope MET a pee ... Found in classical Greek and Roman architecture and derivatives, including Beaux Arts Classicism, Classical Revival, Federal, Georgian Revival, Greek Revival, ...
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metope: Definition and Much More from Answers.com |
metope (architecture), the space between two triglyphs of a Doric frieze...
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metope - definition of metope by the Free Online Dictionary, ... |
Definition of metope in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of metope. Pronunciation of metope. Translations of metope. metope synonyms, metope antonyms. ... n. Architecture...