Ancient Greek art occupies a central space in many museums around the world. Whether it is geometric vases, beautiful sculpture, or fine jewelry, …
A Complete Guide to Ancient Greek Art
From lifelike sculptures to myths told in clay, this is a complete guide to ancient Greek art.
Battling gods and opposing a patriarchal society, stories of the Amazons survived not only within the consciousness of ancient Greek society but also …
SUMMARY• Minoan and Mycenean Period – c. 2000-1100 BCE – Characterized by small terracotta sculptures• Archaic Period – c. 800-480 BCE – Characterized by …
Ancient Greek art and culture have become cornerstones of modern Western society, influencing everything from politics to philosophy to art. However, …
Half-men and half-horses, the famous centaurs of Greek Mythology, are amongst the most popular mythological creatures. We have all probably seen a …
The sculpture of ancient Greece has been celebrated throughout the millennia. Today, these works fill the halls of museums worldwide, and many of …
When people think of ancient mythology and the warriors that occupied it, what may come to mind are the likes of Jason and the Argonauts, Achilles, …
During the Hellenistic and Classical periods, ancient Greek sculpture aimed to depict the human form realistically but in an idealized and harmonious …
The Minoan and the Mycenaean civilizations flourished on Crete and the Greek mainland during the 3rd and the 2nd millennium BCE, and Homer …