metope

Meanings

• noun

  A horizontal slab of marble or other material forming the decorative surface of a Doric or Ionic temple, especially one representing a scene from Greek mythology.

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Variants

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metopae , metope , metopes

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Etymology

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From Greek metopē, from metopos, 'between the eyes' or 'between the works' (of sculptures).

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Trivia

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1. Metopes were often carved with relief sculptures depicting various mythological scenes.

2. The term 'metope' comes from the Greek word for 'between the eyes'

3. Metopes were typically arranged in a series, with each panel depicting a different scene.

4. The decorative panels on the Parthenon in Athens are famous examples of metopes.

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1. Frieze: A horizontal band of ornamentation, often containing sculpture or bas-relief, that runs horizontally around the top part of a classical column or the walls of a building.

2. Doric Order: An order of ancient Greek architecture characterized by its simplicity and lack of ornate details, with a capital that has a square base and rounded corners.

3. Ionic Order: An order of ancient Greek architecture characterized by its ornate capitals with volutes and a base with fluting.

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In ancient Greek architecture, metopes were used as decorative panels on the frieze of Doric and Ionic temples. They often depicted scenes from Greek mythology or other narratives.

How to Memorize "metope"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'metope' with the idea of a decorative panel on a classical temple.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-E-T-O-P-E to remember the definition: Metope is a decorative panel on a temple.

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