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A caryatid ( / ˌkɛəriˈætɪd, ˌkær -/ KAIR-ee-AT-id, KARR-; [1] Ancient Greek: Καρυᾶτις, romanized : Karuâtis; pl. Καρυάτιδες, Karuátides) [2] is a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head.
Caryatid, in classical architecture, draped female figure used instead of a column as a support. In marble architecture they first appeared in pairs in three small buildings (treasuries) at Delphi (550–530 bc), and their origin can be traced back to mirror handles of nude figures carved from ivory.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
29 de oct. de 2012 · Caryatid is the name given to an architectural column which takes the form of a standing female figure. The first examples come from ancient Greek architecture and indeed, the most celebrated examples are found in the south porch of the Erechtheion on the acropolis of Athens, the originals of which are now in the city 's Acropolis Museum.
- Mark Cartwright
23 de ago. de 2019 · Part figurative female sculpture and part architectural element, the caryatid has helped creatively carry the weight of buildings for thousands of years. While they proved particularly popular in Ancient Greece—their place of origin—they continue to blur the line between art and architecture today.
6 de dic. de 2023 · This caryatid is one of six elegant female figures who supported the roof of the south porch of the Erechtheion (figures who do the work of columns—carrying a roof—are called caryatids). The figure wears a garment pinned on the shoulders (this is a peplos—a kind of garment worn by women in ancient Greece).
25 de abr. de 2023 · The Caryatids of Athens are an important part of classical Greek architecture and a testament to the skill and creativity of ancient Greek artisans. They represent the beauty and grace of the women of Athens and the importance of their role in ancient Greek culture.
9 de feb. de 2024 · Constructed between 421-405 BCE, the six Caryatids adorn the southern porch (also referred to as Porch of the Maidens) of the Erechtheion and serve as structural and architectural support in place of the typical columns.
