metope

American  

[met-uh-pee, -ohp] / ˈmɛt əˌpi, -oʊp /

noun

Architecture.

1. any of the square spaces, either decorated or plain, between triglyphs in the Doric frieze.

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metope British  

/ ˈmɛtəpɪ, ˈmɛtəʊp /

noun

1. architect a square space between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze

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Etymology

Origin of metope

First recorded in 1555–65, metope is from the Greek word metópē

Example Sentences

The next metope in order on the Parthenon is now only preserved in Carrey's drawing, which represents a Lapith armed with a shield, who seems to be stabbing the Centaur in the belly.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

In the complete metope, as drawn by Carrey, the Lapith holds the fallen Centaur by the hair, and places his left foot on his body.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

The group of the Lapith and Centaur is composed like the Parthenon metope, No. 305.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

Fragment, possibly part of a lyre; apparently this is the object held in the hands of the draped figure of this metope.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.

The wine vessel in this metope, and the hydria in No. 307, indicate the wedding feast of Peiritho�s as the scene of the contest.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.