From the east pediment came one of the finest Parthenon sculptures, Selene's Horse. "This is an extraordinarily lively rendition," Cornelia Hadziaslani* tells us, "Worth noting is the freedom of composition, how the head of the lovely creature rises above the cymatia (moulding) of the horizontal geison and protrudes at an angle. This is one of the best known works exhibited at the British Museum."

James Cubitt designed the logo of the BCRPM in the early 1980s, using this beautiful carving as his inspiration. It has proven to be a fitting and popular choice, and has remained our logo ever since.

*Cornelia Hadziaslani, Parthenon Promenades, p102, Melina Mercouri Foundation, 2nd Edition (2001)

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