A Spartan

A Spartan · 09:07 AM

I took this picture today (01/06/09), of a piece of abstract sculpture over on the South Bank, London.

A Spartan

KrisK10D · 06-02-2009, 02:25 AM

Chiaroscuro works very well in this B&W image. Nicely spotted and well photographed.

paulyrichard · 06-02-2009, 04:50 AM

'Chiaroscuro', now there is a word that I love!

Cheers.

paulyrichard · 06-03-2009, 12:09 AM

I've researched this piece of sculpture online.

Its called Minerva, and is sculpted by Alan Collins. Although I think it looks like a Spartan.

Minerva was the virgin goddess of warriors, poetry, medicine, wisdom, commerce, weaving, crafts, and the inventor of music. She is often depicted with an owl, her sacred creature and a symbol of wisdom.

I guess the owl is loosely referenced by the protuberance on her left side, above her shield arm.

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06-02-2009, 02:25 AM	#16
KrisK10D Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,274	Chiaroscuro works very well in this B&W image. Nicely spotted and well photographed.

06-02-2009, 04:50 AM	#17
paulyrichard Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 871 Original Poster	'Chiaroscuro', now there is a word that I love! Cheers.

06-03-2009, 12:09 AM	#18
paulyrichard Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 871 Original Poster	I've researched this piece of sculpture online. Its called Minerva, and is sculpted by Alan Collins. Although I think it looks like a Spartan. Minerva was the virgin goddess of warriors, poetry, medicine, wisdom, commerce, weaving, crafts, and the inventor of music. She is often depicted with an owl, her sacred creature and a symbol of wisdom. I guess the owl is loosely referenced by the protuberance on her left side, above her shield arm.