Virtually explore the Acropolis Museum with Smarthistory as your guide
Some background
videos + essays
Link to the Acropolis Museum's website
Kritios Boy
Following war with the Persians, this highly naturalistic sculpture was buried out of respect.
Peplos Kore
What’s in a name? Discover whether this ancient Greek offering is an idealized young woman or a goddess.
Nike Adjusting Her Sandal, Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Athens
Compare this off-balance image of the goddess of victory to earlier classical sculpture.
