Stories By Erol Degirmenci
20th century
The Queen of Neoclassical Photography: Nelly
August 21, 2021For many, photography is merely a sophisticated way of immortalizing the current and carrying that frozen moment—which is impossible to recreate —onward to the vastness of time. Elli Sougioultzoglou-Seraidari (Έλλη Σουγιουλτζόγλου-Σεραϊδάρη), known as Nelly, a Greek...
Ancient Greece
A Tale of Revenge and Justice: The Oresteia in Paintings
July 13, 2021Marcus Aurelius, the last of the five good Roman emperors once wrote: “The best way to avenge yourself is not to become as they are” (Meditations 6.6). When one reads Aeschylus’ well-known trilogy, Oresteia, it will...
Ancient Greece
Portrayal of an Abandoned Hero: Philoctetes
April 16, 2021How would you feel if your friends abandoned you on an uninhabited island with a limited amount of food and no shelter just because you were injured? An island where wild animals lurk at night. The...
Ancient Greece
Painting of the Week: Leonidas at Thermopylae by Jacques-Louis David
January 24, 2021Whether you are within an academic environment or at a coffee shop, when the term ‘Neoclassicism’ and its huge influence on the visual arts arise, you are likely to hear the name Jacques-Louis David many times....
Ancient Greece
The Torlonia Marbles: A Long-awaited Classical Collection
January 4, 2021After strictly remaining in the shade for decades and decades, one of the world’s most extensive private collections of classical sculpture, the Torlonia marbles became partially public on the 14th of October. Out of 600+ artifacts...
19th Century
The Women Blessed by Dionysus: Maenads
November 2, 2020One of the reasons why we find Greek mythology so fascinating is because of its incredibly diverse structure. All of the gods and goddesses have unique characteristics and, according to the ancient source material, they were...
Ancient Greece
The Serene Beauty of a Pastoral Love: Daphnis and Chloé Paintings
September 11, 2020Well-known love stories are an essential part of our literary conscience. Within these stories, themes such as separation, sacrifice, and passion play a significant role. Yet, there are not many examples where the love between characters...
21st century
Three Unique Portrayals of Europa’s Abduction Myth
September 10, 2020The mesmerizing realm of Greek mythology is one of the greatest sources for artists to exhibit their technical brilliance and unique interpretations. Its influence and weight not only strongly felt in visual arts, but in every...
Ancient Greece
Depictions of Ajax in Ancient Greek Pottery
July 9, 2020Ancient Greek literature is abundant in legendary heroes who live and die for everlasting glory. Their names and deeds echoed in the conscience of many societies for centuries and continue to do so. Naturally, these epochal...
19th Century
William Waterhouse’s Love for Circe
May 21, 2020Circe is one of the fascinating characters in Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey. Due to her complex and unconventional nature, many painters have attempted to portray her in their own unique ways throughout history. Yet, there...
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