442-438BC Classical
On outer wall of naos, not on the entabulature (as it is a Doric-Ionic temple. Not ionic)
Designed by Phedias to show wealth of Athens
Depicts Panathenaic procession
All space is filled in by the sculptor
West Frieze - Horsemen preparing for the procession. Slow pace. Inanimate, but responsive drapery.
North and South - Longer sides. Depict chariots of the 10 tribes heading towards the Parthenon. Depth is created by placing horses in front of one another. Repeated pattern (horse-human-horse etc.) Gives sense of speed and fast pace
East - Gods in conversation. Peplos scene with it being handed to Athena in the centre. Gods all have heavy drapery with thick folds. Contrasts skin.
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