Thursday, July 10, 2008

Caryatid and Telamon wall sculpture





Caryatid & Telamon Wall Sculpture
Ancient Greeks carved the human forms of their gods into the support structures of their buildings to give them strength and protection. In doing so, they made some of the most beautiful sculptures ever created. DesignToscano.com

Large Caryatid Column from Porch of Maidens
Egyptian Wall Sculptures · Fairy Collectibles · Fairies, Jewelry ... The male counterpart of a caryatid is referred to as a telamon or Atlas (plural, ...
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