The display showcases offerings to various gods and ancient Greek rituals practiced by the people of Akragas. For instance, ...
This ancient ship mirrors the design of a vessel depicted on the Siren Vase, further linking the discovery to historical depictions of maritime life in ancient Greece. One of the most fascinating ...
In this first installment, Ganor investigates the famed linen armor of Ancient Greece, known as the linothorax.
The artworks were showcased in an exhibition entitled "Dialectic with the Minoan Art" from 9-19 October 2024 at the ...
Intriguing objects are like the character actors of the design world, adding novelty and meaning to a space.
Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture The recent excavation at the Minoan ... such as a piece of a stone relief vase and a fragment of rock crystal. The highlight of the excavation was the revelation of ...
This exhibition showcases the ancient history of the region of Basilicata in southern Italy. It specifically focuses on the civilization of the area from the late Bronze Age to the early ... The ...
Here, Oedipus’s pose is based upon an ancient Greek statue of Hermes, while the shallow space and figures in profile recall Greek vases. Oedipus ... (Louvre), a Roman marble copy of a lost Greek ...
Mantegna has painted her in imitation of bronze relief sculptures set against a marble background ... His enthusiasm for and knowledge of the art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome were ...
An analysis of ancient residues left on a vase depicting the Egyptian deity Bes reveals it may have been used to reenact a myth.
The metal flower vases have a monetary value of about one thousand dollars each. Officials believe the robbers are taking the stolen bronze vases and selling them for scrap metal.
While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering ...