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Metope

A rectangular panel in the frieze of the Doric order, positioned between triglyphs.

Short Definition

A rectangular panel in the frieze of the Doric order, positioned between triglyphs.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Language Origin

Greek

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A rectangular panel in the frieze of the Doric order, positioned between triglyphs. Metopes may be plain, painted, or carved in relief; famous sculptural examples include the metopes of the Parthenon.

References

https://www.pierres-info.fr/glossaire_sculpture/index.html