Ancient Greek Art

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adjective relating to or characteristic of an acrolith, a statue made of stone and other materials

  • The acrolithic statue featured a marble head and wooden body.
  • That acrolithic sculpture is a strange mix of materials.
  • Check out the acrolithic figure in the art gallery, it's pretty cool.
  • Her personality was like an acrolithic statue, a combination of different traits.

noun a pedestal or ornament at each corner of a pediment

  • The acroter is a decorative element often found on the pediment of classical Greek architecture.
  • Have you noticed the acroter on top of that building? It adds a nice touch.
  • Check out the cool acroter on that old building!
  • The acroter of the team, the star player, led them to victory in the championship game.