Metopes of the Temple of Zeus Flashcards

1

What happens after this scene in mythology?

Herakles goes home
He gets immortality
He dies
He continues with his labours

2

Who are the gods in this Metope?

Atlas
Aphrodite
Athene
Hermes

3

Which Metope is this?

Apples
Lion
Bull
Stables

4

What do the standings figures create?

Depth
Strong verticals
An eye catching image
A good use of space

5

Which gods are in this picture?

Dionysus
Athene
Hermes
Aprhodite

6

Why else might this Metope in particular be of interest?

Athene seems tired
Herakles is sitting
Athene is showing concern
Hermes is in the Metope

7

Which Metope is this?

Apples
Lion
Bull
Stables

8

Name an unusual feature of this Metope?

Athene seems to show sympathy
Strong diagonal shapes are created
Athene is in it
Out of order

9

What does Athene's drapery add to the scene?

Emphasis of Anatomy
Strong vertical lines
Good use of space
Frames the Metope

10

Which Metope is this?

Lion
Bull
Apples
Stables

11

What is Athene doing in this Metope

Directing
Watching
Instructing
Helping

12

Which Metope is this?

Bull
Lion
Stables
Apples

13

Why is this considered to be a good Metope?

Good anatomy of the bull
Swirling movement of figures
Good use of space
A heightened sense of realism

14

What is Athene doing?

Showing sympathy for Herakles
Watching
Helping Herakles hold the sky effortlessly
Holding the sky effortlessly

15

Why is this metope unusual?

Not the usual depiction of the myth
Hermes is in the metope
Herakles is sitting
Lots of negative space

Metopes of the Temple of Zeus

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Metopes of the Temple of Zeus

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