West Front Of The Altar From Pergamon
c.175-150 BCE, Hellenistic Period
Height of figure 7'7", Marble
Reconstructed
The Great Altar of Pergamon, a massive stone podium about one hundred feet long and thirty-five feet high and has figured in lists of the Wonders of the World. I would love to use this feature as an entrance way into the gallery. The audience would just be in disbelief and excited about what else is beyond the grand entrance to our gallery. The frieze standing over 7 feet high depicts the batter between the gods and the Giants done in high relief sculpture that pours out onto the steps. Many consider this theatrical and complex. Many believe The altar appears to be mentioned in the Book of Revelation, Revelation 2:12-13. This Altar is a great representation of techniques used by sculptures during the Hellenistic period. Imagine the excitement of the viewers as they witness the battle of Giants and gods pouring out at them from the Altar steps.
