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Location. It was found in two pieces, south of the Parthenon in 1888 and is one of the finest examples of the so-called "Severe Style". It depicts Athena standing in front of a low stele. The goddess wears a peplos, secured around the waist with a belt, and a Corinthian-type helmet. She stands leaning on her spear with one hand, while the other ...
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Why does Athena look down at a pillar?
Why does Athena look down at a pillar?
Mourning Athena. The so-called Mourning Athena (or Greek: Σκεπτομένη Αθηνά "Pensive Athena") is an Athenian marble relief dated circa 460 BC which depicts Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare and patron-deity of the city of Athens. The relief is 0.48 m high and made of Parian marble.
Jun 23, 2016 · PENSIVE ATHENA, INSIDE THE MIND OF A GODDESS. If we may intrude on your quiet reflection, aren’t you Athena, the divine patroness of ancient Athens? I initially had to compete for that role against the sea god Poseidon, but I prevailed… aided by a persuasive gift: the olive tree.
Relief of the Pensive Athena. Unknown Around 460 BC. Acropolis Museum. Athens, Greece. Athena is presented in front of a stele leaning on her spear in a relaxed manner. The stele has been variously interpreted either as a boundary marker of a sanctuary, a catalogue of treasures or a list of war casualties. Marble from the island of Paros.
Shallow relief. Athena is shown with her military helmet and spear, and looks down at a pillar. Her pose seems sorrowful, and it has been suggested that the pillar represents a memorial or list of Athenian dead. Perhaps Athena is contemplating the soldiers who have died in the name of her city. Athens was almost constantly at war with her rival ...
Pensive Athena, relief sculpture from the Acropolis, Athens, c. 460 bce; in the Acropolis Museum, Athens.
