#caryatid

[desimonewayland]

Francesca Woodman, Untitled, 1980, from the Caryatid series.

©Woodman Family Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Gagosian and The Woodman Family Foundation

[starweaverblog]

My experience when I went to see the Caryatid was one of eerie loneliness. There she stood, placed in a corner that dimmed her light, making her feel insignificant, stripped of her worth. It felt as though she didn’t belong, like an outsider, because she shouldn’t have been there in the first place. The Acropolis Museum in Athens still waits, saving an empty spot for her return. There’s a sense of longing for her home, she stands steady, waiting, looking, holding on to hope.

[letmeinimafairy]

A study in migraine. Caryatide, carrying a basket of fruits. It does feel like there's a huge basket of poisonous fruits on your head, the juice dripping in your eye. I think pearls and garnets would be good for a necklace.

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[thatshowthingstarted]

A Caryatid seen from behind on the Acropolis,

The Caryatids of the Erechtheion were carved in the late 5th century BC at the height of Athens’ Golden Age. Far from the pale stone we see today, they were once painted in vivid colour, with bronze details woven into their hair and robes.

Today, five of the originals are housed safely in the Acropolis Museum in Athens. Their missing sister was taken by Lord Elgin in 1816 and remains in the British Museum.

The Caryatids were originally built to stand on the south porch of the Erechtheion temple on the Acropolis of Athens. That’s where they supported the roof for over 2,400 years.

This photograph captures one Caryatid gazing over Athens - strong, graceful, and still marked by absence.

A reminder that the debate over the Parthenon Marbles is not only about art, but about identity and return.

Photographed by Walter Hege in 1928.

[whencyclopedia]

Ancient Greek Inventions That Shape Today

The ancient Greeks laid the groundwork for many ideas and inventions that still impact our world. From democracy to mathematics, their innovations reached deep into the arts, science, politics, and daily life. These contributions highlight how the Greeks blended learning from others with their creativity to create lasting legacies.

Key Facts

Architecture: Invented iconic columns still used in building design.

Politics: Developed democracy and the jury system, pioneering citizen participation.

Sports: Created the Olympic Games as a celebration of athletic skill.

Science & Math: Advanced geometry and mechanical devices that influenced later science.

Arts: Perfected human sculpture and theatre, emphasizing realism and drama.

Medicine: Made early advances in health and healing.

Philosophy & Astronomy: Explored questions about the universe and human existence.

Historical Context

The Greeks inherited knowledge from earlier civilizations but reimagined it in unique ways during the Classical period (5th-4th centuries BCE). Their city-states fostered debate, innovation, and cultural expression in an era when new ideas could spread widely through trade and conquest.

Historical Significance

Ancient Greece’s inventions form the roots of Western civilization. Democracy and legal systems shaped political thought for centuries. Greek science and philosophy laid the intellectual foundation for the Renaissance and modern scientific method. Cultural contributions like theatre and art continue to influence creativity worldwide.

The ancient Greeks’ ability to learn, adapt, and innovate created timeless ideas that still guide and inspire us today.

Learn More: Ancient Greek Inventions

[romegreeceart]

Roman caryatid, corridor fresco of "Villa Farnesina"

* Trastevere

* 1st century BCE

* Palazzo Massimo, Rome

Rome, July 2015

[mother-of-horror]

CARYATID

Caryatid, the middle of six, dreamed of being something more. Now, her name is known throughout the ranks and she's truly a sight. Was it worth her eye and the the other five?

[filmap]

Dorian Gray im Spiegel der Boulevardpresse / Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press Ulrike Ottinger. 1984

Palace Schloss Glienicke, Königstraße 36, 14109 Berlin, Germany See in map

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