Art Collections

The Trojan War

The Trojan War is one of the most famous and enduring stories from Greek mythology and literature. It is a legendary conflict that was said to have taken place around the 12th century BCE, involving the city of Troy and the Greek city-states. Here is a description of the Trojan War: Origins and Causes: The origins of the Trojan War can be traced ba...

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Classical Myth

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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ART HISTORY RESOURCES: Part 3 Ancient Greece and Rome

Chris Witcombe [Greece] [Images and Art Collections]...

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MythNet Picture Gallery

MythNET, your source for Mythological Information. Have questions about Greek Mythology? Then this is the site to visit. Please use MSIE 5.5 or higher for optimal viewing quality." Neil Jenkins, Sumair Mirza and Jason Tsang [Greece] [Images and Art Collections]...

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The Beazley Archive

The Beazley Archive is the largest photographic archive devoted to ancient Greek figure-decorated pottery. It is named after Sir John Beazley, who was a pioneer in the study of Greek pottery and who developed a system of attribution that is still used today. The Beazley Archive contains over 130,000 records of ancient Greek pots, with over 250,000 ...

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Reconstruction of the Polygnotos

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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Art Search Report

The David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art, located at the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, is a prominent cultural institution and one of the city's foremost art museums. Here's a description of the museum: History: The Smart Museum of Art was founded in 1974 and named in honor of David and Alfred Smart, who were the sons of the prominent...

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The Amphoras Project

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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Ancient Greece Images and Art Collections

Ancient Greece is renowned for its rich and influential contributions to the world of art and aesthetics. The images and art collections from ancient Greece offer invaluable insights into the culture, history, and artistic achievements of this ancient civilization. Here's a description of Ancient Greece images and art collections: Diverse Artistic ...

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100 Greek Sculptors: Their Careers and Extant Works

100 Greek Sculptors: Their Careers and Extant Works is a book by Andrew Stewart that provides a comprehensive overview of Greek sculptors from the Archaic period to the Hellenistic period. The book includes biographies of 100 sculptors, as well as descriptions of their extant works. Stewart's book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Gre...

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