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

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metope

The only metope from the north side, of which a cast is exhibited in the British Museum, is the last of the series, at the north-west angle of the temple.

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

This metope, as drawn by Carrey, contained two draped figures, holding scrolls.

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

As the tragic poet fills the stage with the legend, so the sculptor fills the metope with the legend.

From Atlantic Classics, Second Series by Jane Addams

In this metope, the 31st of the original series, the Centaur seems to have the advantage.

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

This metope, as drawn by Carrey, appears to have contained a nearly nude male figure, standing, and a draped figure of a woman, or citharist, holding a lyre.

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

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