Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Oscillation

Every bridle flashes and each man gives his horse its rein, as onward the whole troop surges, servants of Athena, mistress of horses.
Sophocles, Oedipus at Colonus

This caption aptly placed below some photographs of the sculptural masterpieces from the Parthenon's pediments and metopes sent a shock wave through me. That MOMENT prior to decisive action is exactly the one we wish to inhabit. Suddenly dynamic motion, perhaps all motion, comes forth from calm silence. And one hopes...