Ancient Greek Art
Ancient Greece
Like Us, the Ancient Greeks Loved Their Dogs
Ancient Greeks had a great love and respect for their dogs, cherishing them as companions, protectors, and hunters.
Ancient Greece
Greek Gods Come to Life in Archaeological Finds from Turkey
A recent archaeological discovery in Turkey resulted in the unearthing of dozens of terracotta figurines depicting ancient Greek gods, men, women, and animals.
The artifacts, which are over 2,000 years old, were found in the ancient Greek town of Myra,...
Ancient Greece
What the World Can Learn From Greece’s Passion for the Arts
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The Greek model of supporting the arts is both old and ongoing; it embraces difference and internationalism and believes art is the cornerstone to civil society. We should learn from that model.
Archaeology
The Mystery of the Sleeping Giant of Naxos, Greece
An ancient giant statue has been lying on its back for centuries on a hill on the scenic Greek island of Naxos.
Archaeology
The Calf Bearer: The Story of the Magnificent Ancient Greek Sculpture
This is the first photograph of the magnificent statue "The Calf Bearer" when it was discovered on the Acropolis in 1864.
Archaeology
The Magic of Creating Replicas of Ancient Greek Masterpieces
A workshop in Athens produces the only officially-certified replicas of ancient Greek masterpieces which are later sold at the country's archaeological sites, monuments, and museums.
The exact copies of the most iconic pieces of ancient Greek art are made by...
Ancient Greece
The Amazons Could Have Existed in Ancient Greece
The fierce, fearsome, war-loving female warriors known as Amazons existed in ancient Greece, according to American historian Adrienne Mayor.
The Stanford University historian's book The Amazons: Lives and Legends of Warrior Women Across the Ancient World, reveals that such women...
Ancient Greece
Did Greek Art Inspire China’s Terracotta Army?
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The alleged “Greekness” of the Terracotta Army went viral, but archaeologists in China were skeptical of the influence of Greek art.
Archaeology
Ancient Greek Lion from Piraeus Now Adorns Venice’s Arsenal
The story of the Ancient Greek Piraeus Lion, which is now in Venice, is one of several which are part of Greece's long history of ancient sculpted masterpieces -- and their subsequent looting, which has meant that many of...
Ancient Greece
Ten Stunning Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Art
There are countless masterpieces of Ancient Greek art scattered in museums around the world.