{"product_id":"nike-wall-relief","title":"Nike from Acropolis Greek Mythology Sculpture Wall Relief from Acropolis, Two Sizes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Nike Wall Relief From the Acropolis, in Two Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Nike wall relief shows Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, in the style of the Acropolis carvings. It comes in two sizes. The large relief is antique white, which is white with an ochre wash. The small relief is museum white, cast in white and then washed in yellow and grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge size, material: Lightweight interior design foam, finished to look aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge size, finish: Antique white (white with ochre wash)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge size, dimensions: 37 in H x 21 in W x 5 in D, 16 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge size, product number: 4079_37MW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size, material: Plaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size, finish: Museum white, with a yellow and grey wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size, dimensions: 15 in H x 9.25 in W x 2 in D, 5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall size, product number: 4079_15MW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: Hanging mount on the back of each size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Temple of Athena Nike\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original carvings decorated the parapet of the Temple of Athena Nike on the Acropolis in Athens. The parapet was a railing about 4 ft high, carved in fairly high relief. It dates to about 410 BC. Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, appeared several times on it. The carvings faced the walkway up to the Acropolis. They are attributed to the workshop of \u003cstrong\u003eAgorakritos\u003c\/strong\u003e and now belong to the Acropolis Museum in Athens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Two Nike Reliefs Differ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth pieces are modern replicas inspired by the ancient carving. The large Nike wall relief has deep crevices, so it reads as aged stone from across a room. It is lightweight and easy to hang. The small relief is plaster, which is heavier than foam. The small size also suits a classroom, as Greek wall sculpture for home study or teaching. Find companions in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/museumize.com\/collections\/greek-roman-wall-hangings\"\u003eGreek Roman Wall Hangings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout High Classical Greek Sculpture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe High Classical period in Greek art peaked in the late 400s BC. Sculptors showed idealized bodies under drapery that seems to cling and move. On the Nike parapet, thin cloth reveals the figure beneath. A Nike wall relief carries that elegance into a modern room as Greek wall sculpture for home display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWant to see how a sculptor made stone drapery look weightless? This essay explores the panel of Nike adjusting her sandal. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smarthistory.org\/nike-adjusting-her-sandal-temple-of-athena-nike-acropolis-athens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNike Adjusting Her Sandal - Smarthistory\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"House Parts","offers":[{"title":"Large 37H","offer_id":1192254631,"sku":"4079_37MW","price":389.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small 15H","offer_id":5545304131,"sku":"4079_15MW","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/wall-hangings-nike-from-acropolis-greek-relief-from-acropolis-two-sizes-4079x-1_54e2245a-2b1f-456d-975f-3c11dbdd3aa4.jpg?v=1777663854","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/nike-wall-relief","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}