Art Collections
The Greek Mythology Catalogue of Images is a website that provides a comprehensive collection of images related to Greek mythology. The website is maintained by the Perseus Digital Library, a project of Tufts University.
The Greek Mythology Catalogue of Images is divided into two main sections: primary sources and secondary sources. The primary sou...
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Black- and Red-Figure Techniques. Painted vases were often made in specific shapes for specific daily uses""storing and transporting wine and foodstuffs (amphora), drawing water (hydria), drinking wine or water (kantharos or kylix), and so on""and for special, often ritual occasions, such as pouring libations (lekythos) or carrying water for the br...
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Ancient Greece Art History Resources is a website that provides a comprehensive collection of resources for students, researchers, and anyone interested in learning more about ancient Greek art history. The website is maintained by the Perseus Digital Library, a project of Tufts University.
The Ancient Greece Art History Resources website is divide...
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Greek artifacts are objects that were created or used by the ancient Greeks. They can be made from a variety of materials, including stone, metal, clay, and wood. Greek artifacts can be found all over the world, in museums, universities, and private collections.
Some of the most famous Greek artifacts include:
The Parthenon Frieze: This marble frie...
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Classical myth is the body of stories and myths that were shared by the ancient Greeks and Romans. These myths were passed down orally for many generations before they were eventually written down by poets and playwrights. Classical myths deal with a wide range of topics, including the creation of the world, the adventures of heroes and gods, and t...
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Polygnotos of Thasos (c. 490-440 BCE) was one of the most famous painters of ancient Greece. He is known for his large-scale mural paintings, which were executed in a severe and classical style. Unfortunately, none of Polygnotos's original paintings have survived, but we have descriptions of two of his most famous works: the Iliupersis and the Neky...
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The Amphoras Project is a research project at the University of Southampton that aims to improve our understanding of the ancient Mediterranean economy and trade through the study of amphoras. Amphorae are two-handled storage jars that were used to transport a variety of commodities, including wine, olive oil, fish, and grain. They were produced in...
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[Greece] [Images and Art Collections]...
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Images from Helladic Greece provide a unique glimpse into the lives and culture of the ancient Greeks. These images can be found on a variety of objects, including pottery, vase paintings, and figurines. They depict a wide range of subjects, from everyday life to religious scenes.
One of the most common types of images from Helladic Greece are thos...
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When thinking about art in a historical context, wherever it may have originated, there is an important factor to consider. This is the concept of art as being a visual history lesson. The decorative pottery of ancient Greece is an excellent example of this concept. Viewing ancient Greek pottery displays the growth of artistic culture in early Gree...
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