{"product_id":"parthenon-frieze-plaque","title":"Greek Plaque of Ergastines Athenian Procession Parthenon Wall Hanging Relief 27.5L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Peplos Procession Walks Again: A Parthenon Frieze Plaque\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitizens of ancient Athens gather for the most sacred moment of their festival. This \u003cstrong\u003eParthenon frieze plaque\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces a scene from the Athenian procession honoring the goddess Athena. It is part of the ceremony of presenting the peplos cloak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peplos was a robe offered to the statue of Athena at the center of the Parthenon. The frieze shows the climactic scene of the entire festival. It is reproduced here after an original plaque in the Louvre Museum, dated 445 to 438 BC. The Parthenon frieze plaque is reproduced from that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ergastines, or weavers, helped make the cloak. Their calm, rhythmic figures show how Greek sculptors could turn ritual into poetry. This Ergastines Athenian procession relief keeps that quiet order. This Greek wall relief keeps the rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Long Frieze in a Single Slab\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe relief is shallow, so the figures read as a flowing line. Folds of cloth fall in gentle parallels. This Greek wall relief suits a long, bare wall. A Parthenon frieze replica reads best from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resin is made to look aged. Browse more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/culture-greek-roman\"\u003eGreek and Roman collection\u003c\/a\u003e. A Parthenon frieze plaque of this length makes a strong statement above a sofa or desk. Every Ergastines Athenian procession relief hints at a vanished festival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ergastines, Parthenon frieze, Athens, 445-438 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproduced after:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original plaque in the Louvre Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin, made to look aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27.5 in L x 15 in H x 2.25 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ PN:\u003c\/strong\u003e T87980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt about 20 lbs, this Parthenon frieze plaque needs a secure wall fixing into studs or anchors. Side light brings out the soft carving. This Parthenon frieze plaque rewards a patient viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Parthenon Sculptures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Parthenon rose on the Athenian Acropolis between 447 and 432 BC, under the direction of the sculptor Pheidias. Its sculpture had three parts. These were 92 carved metopes, a long frieze, and pediment figures. Most of the surviving pieces are now divided between Athens, London, and Paris. Together they form the finest record of Classical Greek relief carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.louvre.fr\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLouvre Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\/galleries\/the-parthenon-sculptures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe British Museum: Parthenon sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pacific Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43063384670321,"sku":"T87980","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/fa2a1697-44fc-4a21-a653-5d5958eb2c45.jpg?v=1777667697","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/parthenon-frieze-plaque","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}