Some were even perfumed, in an attempt to transform them into the lifelike embodiments of gods, goddesses ... to seeing these ...

In the 900 years between those notable moments, Ancient Greek culture shaped contemporary poetry, democracy, philosophy, art, theater, and language. Take Greek mythology, for example: those ...

Certainly, Greek museums are full of ancient Greek treasures, including statues of gods and heroes. But step outside the museums and you are in a desert decorated by Christian churches built for ...

Nymphs offer us more than just stories of sexy nature spirits. They can reveal how ancient people thought about their world ...

Poseidon was the Greek god of the sea, ... The purpose, like so much art from ancient Rome, telling the story of yet another great military victory, the way the empire wanted it remembered.

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller follows the deep bond between Achilles, the greatest of the Greeks, and Patroclus, an ...

Just Look at the Monsters of Greek Mythology ... Medusa in Classical Art,” in a 2018 interview. In the show, Karaglou united more than 60 depictions of Medusa’s face.

Art Bites: The Lost Colors of Ancient Greek Sculptures. Ancient sculptors were liberal in their use of hues. ... Landmark shows such as “Gods in Color,” which toured from 2003 to 2015, ...