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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Medea by Seneca

(in Latin), Ad Fontes Academy [Greece] [Texts] [Authors]...

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Net In Arcadia: Virtual Museum

Elsie Russell, Jeff Harrington [Greece] [Images and Art Collections]...

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Images of the Trojan War

The Trojan War was a legendary conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans that was fought over the city of Troy. The war is said to have lasted for ten years, and it is the subject of many Greek myths and legends. Images of the Trojan War can be found in a variety of media, including ancient Greek art, Renaissance paintings, and modern films. Thes...

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Ancient Greek Female Costume

Ancient Greek female costume was characterized by its simplicity and elegance. The most common garment worn by Greek women was the peplos. The peplos was a long, rectangular piece of fabric that was draped around the body and fastened at the shoulders with pins. The peplos could be worn in a variety of ways, but it was typically worn loose-fitting ...

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Greek Vase Catalog

A Greek vase catalog is a collection of images and information about ancient Greek vases. Greek vases were made for a variety of purposes, including storing food and liquids, transporting goods, and decorating temples and homes. They were also used in religious ceremonies and rituals. Greek vases are decorated with a variety of designs, including s...

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Ancient Greece Art Collections

There are many notable ancient Greek art collections in museums around the world. Here are a few of the most famous: The British Museum in London, England has one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of ancient Greek art in the world. The collection includes sculptures, vases, jewelry, and other artifacts from across the Greek world.Th...

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Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes

The ancient Greeks were a people who placed a high value on athletics, warfare, and heroism. These three values were interconnected, and they played an important role in Greek culture and society. Athletics was important to the ancient Greeks because it was seen as a way to develop a healthy body and a strong mind. The Greeks believed that a health...

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Alciato's Emblems from The Greek Anthology

Andrea Alciato's Emblematum Liber (Book of Emblems) was published in 1531 and was the first book of emblems. Alciato's emblems were short poems accompanied by a woodcut illustration, and they were often based on classical mythology or literature. Alciato drew on a variety of sources for his emblems, including the Greek Anthology. The Greek Antholog...

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