Art Collections

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 HISTORY RESOURCES: Part 3 Ancient Greece and Rome

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

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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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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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Exekias' Page: Greek Art

Andrew Wilson [Greece] [Images and Art Collections]...

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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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Greek Mythology Catalogue of Images

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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Iris (UC Classics Slide Collection)

The Iris (UC Classics Slide Collection) is a collection of over 100,000 images of ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture. The collection was created by the Classics Department at the University of California, Berkeley, and it is now maintained by the Perseus Digital Library, a project of Tufts University. The Iris (UC Classics Slide Collectio...

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The Museion of Ancient Art

Magna Mater was a goddess worshiped throughout the Roman Empire and beyond. She was known by many names, including Cybele, Rhea, and Mother Earth. Magna Mater was associated with fertility, abundance, and the natural world. She was also a goddess of war and death. There are many images of Magna Mater that have survived from the ancient world. Some ...

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