The north frieze of the Temple of Athena Nike

The north frieze of the Temple of Athena Nike.
Marble
Battle Scene
Acropolis of Athens 420 BCE (Classical Period)

It depicts a battle among Greeks. A notable detail within the composition features a warrior whose helmet has been dislodged and is seen flying through the air amidst the struggle.

Ζωφόρος του Ναού της Αθηνάς Νίκης
Μάρμαρο
Σκηνή Μάχης
Ακρόπολη Αθηνών 420 π.Χ. (Κλασική Περίοδος)

Μια αξιοσημείωτη λεπτομέρεια στη σύνθεση παρουσιάζει έναν πολεμιστή του οποίου το κράνος έχει αποσπαστεί και διακρίνεται να εκσφενδονίζεται στον αέρα εν μέσω της σύγκρουσης.

Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece. 2003

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