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Ancient Greece remains one of the most influential civilizations in history, shaping the foundations of Western culture, ...
Includes searchable texts of Greek literature (in the original and in translation), an overview of ancient Greek history, databases of images from Greek art, databases of Greek archaeological sites, ...
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the same, either.
The emergence of "orientalizing" in Greek art is a large and complex topic which has occupied the attention of scholars since the emergence of the modern discipline of Greek art history. This article ...
Standing for a little more than 50 years in the third century B.C., Rhodes’s titanic statue of Helios made a colossal impact on Western art, history, and imagination.
The gallery is especially noted for its thoughtful engagement with history, often delving into post-war Greek art with a level of scholarly depth that sets it apart.
A miniature masterpiece carved on an ancient seal stone is changing ideas about art history. Jack Davis helped discover the Pylos Combat Agate in Greece and tells Scott Simon why it's so important.
Archaeology & History Greek Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Marble Workshop Filled With Unfinished Statues Images of Aphrodite and other female figures have been uncovered on the island of Paros.
‘Rodin and the Art of Ancient Greece’ Review: Recasting History At the British Museum, an exhibition juxtaposes the work of the French sculptor with selections from the Elgin Marbles.