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Neoclassicism
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| Feature | Primary Association | Symbolic Value |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Doric Order | Greek Antiquity | Austerity, Civic Virtue |
| Ionic Order | Roman Adaptation | Measured Intellectualism |
| Pediment | Temple Form | Rational Closure/Divine Sanction | -
Pentelic Marble
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Comparison with Other Marbles
Pentelic marble is frequently contrasted with other high-status marbles used in Greek antiquity, such as Parian marble (from the island of Paros) and Hymettian marble (quarried near Athens).
While Parian marble is generally preferred for statuary due to its translucency and fine grain, allowing for superior rendering of musculature and drapery fol…