
Venus Vincit Omnia. Venus in Art

Pentelic Splendour: The Erechtheion Caryatids
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Jewelry in Ancient Greece: Hellenistic Period Pieces
April 3, 2019When approaching art or the history related to it, certain questions arise. Such as the who what when where and significance of the object of work of art in question. I think that with jewelry, the questions center...
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The Ancient Greek Kouros and Kore
January 14, 2019Classical Greek statues depicting male and female bodies are iconic, legendary and set the standards for numerous artists and art movements to come. Preceding the Classical Era, was the Archaic (7th-5th c. BCE) during which statues of young...
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The A to Z of Ancient Greek Pottery Terms Pt 2
October 25, 2018And 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 letters of the alphabet in this article and the previous one on...
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Some Things to Know about the Ancient Greek Stylistic Periods
October 3, 2018There are four general Ancient Greek stylistic periods. Different, note-worthy styles, influences from invading cultures and their lasting effects on the art of Ancient Greece characterize each period. *Below is a generalization of the major Ancient Greek stylistic periods.*...
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Persephone and the Pomegranate: Art in Ancient Greece
September 24, 2018How has a simple, yet beautiful fruit, been the centre of attention throughout history? The pomegranate is symbolic in many cultures and religions, not just art in Ancient Greece. But for the purpose of this post, the intersection...
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The Parthenon Mythology and Architecture
September 17, 2018Mythology is a pretty broad topic in Ancient Greek history. And even more so is the use of mythological figures in Ancient Greek art. From pottery to sculptures, we can see that the Ancient Greeks were inspired by...
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The A to Z of Ancient Greek Pottery Terms Pt 1
September 8, 2018In 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 different purpose; likewise, there were many Ancient Greek pottery terms to...
