Parthenon sculpture: Centaur and Lapith (made around 440 BC). Marble; from the Parthenon, Athens Around 1800, Lord Elgin removed some of the sculptures from the ruins of the Parthenon in Athens ...

21 x 20 cm 2,19 x 19 x 12,5 cm ...

Architectural sculpture played a significant role in ancient Greek art and architecture. It was a prominent element in temples, public buildings, and even private houses. The sculptural decoration ...

or the aggression in the eyes of the Centaur. Nonetheless, it remains a wonderful and moving piece of sculpture. But what does it mean? And how can it sum up, in itself, a view of the Athenian state?