Centauromachy
Fight between Lapiths and Centaurs at wedding of Perithoos
Allusion to the fight between the rational *polis*, and the barbaric, irrational centaurs
Theseus represented
Apollo, centre, raises hand to mark victory of Lapiths
Apollo = severe style = stern, calm expression, big chin, flat cheeks, heavy eyelids.
The rest shows a restless struggle, but he is a god who needs not get involved.
Centaurs try to grab Lapith women - animalistic, biting
Studies of muscle and flesh movement, how clothes react