The Ancient Greek Kouros and Kore
Classical Greek statues depicting male and female bodies are iconic, legendary and set the standards for numerous artists and art movements to come.
Nadine Waldmann 14 January 2019
Ancient Greece
The A to Z of Ancient Greek Pottery Terms Pt 2
And so the saga continues in our adventures of learning about Ancient Greek pottery! You will probably have noticed that I chose to skip a few...
Rachel Witte 25 October 2018
This Is Madness: Beyoncé and Pipilotti Rist as Maenads
Hold on, what does Beyoncé's music clip and a modern video artwork have to do with Maenadism? [caption id="attachment_16689" align="aligncenter"...
Noa Weisberg 23 October 2018
Some Things to Know about the Ancient Greek Stylistic Periods
There are four general Ancient Greek stylistic periods. Different, note-worthy styles, influences from invading cultures and their lasting effects...
Rachel Witte 3 October 2018
Persephone and the Pomegranate: Art in Ancient Greece
How has a simple, yet beautiful fruit, been the centre of attention throughout history? The pomegranate is symbolic in many cultures and religions,...
Rachel Witte 24 September 2018
The A to Z of Ancient Greek Pottery Terms Pt 1
In Ancient Greece, vases were a commonplace item. There was no explanation needed as to what they were or how they were used. They each served a...
Rachel Witte 8 September 2018
Laocoön: The Work of a Lifetime
The subject The statue "Laocoon and his sons", attributed to Greek sculptors Agesander, Athenodorus and Polydorus, has fascinated Frederick Schiller...
Jean-Marc Rakotolahy 27 August 2018
4 Ways To Decipher Non-Greeks And Greeks In Ancient Greek Pottery
There is a plethora of Ancient Greek pottery pieces to dive into when discussing Ancient Greece and Ancient Greek citizens. Similarly, there is a lot...
Rachel Witte 22 August 2018
Calumny of Apelles – Botticelli’s Final Painting
Botticelli's final painting with a mythological subject is based on a lost painting by an ancient Greek painter Apelles. He ventured to paint a work...
Magda Michalska 24 May 2018
5 Most Famous Medusa’s Head Paintings In The Art History
Medusa was one of the ugliest creatures that Greek mythology created. Her name in Ancient Greek means "guardian, protectress". She was a monster, a...
Zuzanna Stańska 23 May 2018
Top 5 Zeus’ Lovers and Their Crazy Stories
The Almighty Zeus was the god of skies and thunders in the ancient Greek religion, who ruled as the king of the gods of Mount Olympus. His name is...
Zuzanna Stańska 6 July 2016
10 Things That Could Happen To You Only If You Were A Greek God/Goddess
If you ever feel down and think that your life is just a series of misfortunes, have a look on this list. It's not all roses to be a Greek god... 1.
Magda Michalska 5 July 2016
