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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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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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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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Pergamon: The Telephos Frieze from the Great Altar

The Telephos Frieze from the Great Altar of Pergamon is a monumental marble frieze that depicts the Greek myth of Telephos, the son of Heracles and Auge. The frieze was created in the 2nd century BC and is one of the most important surviving works of ancient Greek art. The frieze is 113 meters long and is divided into three sections. The first sect...

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Subject Resources for Greek and Roman Art

There are many resources available for studying Greek and Roman art. Here are a few suggestions: Online databases: The Perseus Project and the Getty Museum's Digital Collection both offer extensive databases of images and information on Greek and Roman art.Academic journals: There are a number of academic journals that publish articles on Greek and...

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