Sources tell us that painting was the Greek’s finest art form: is this a hint at what we’re missing? Alexander Mosaic from the House of the ... by Jessica Mingoia
Greek gods battle Giants for supremacy of the universe, so deeply carved that they almost step out into our world. The Pergamon Altar by Karin E. Christiaens
Cupid, chubby and quietly sleeping, is a common symbol today … but what did this sculpture mean to ancient Greeks? Bronze statue of Eros sleeping by The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This bronze god sank to the bottom of the sea where he sat for millennia, but who is he and what can he tell us? Artemision Zeus or Poseidon by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
“Stay and mourn at the monument of dead Kroisos, who raging Ares slew as he fought in the front ranks.” Anavysos Kouros by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
As tall as a person, this pot is covered with geometric patterns and early figural representations. Dipylon Amphora by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
Athena's great temple has inspired for 2,500 years, and only became a ruin fairly recently. The Parthenon, Athens by The British Museum
Following war with the Persians, this highly naturalistic sculpture was buried out of respect. Kritios Boy by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
See the mastery of form developed in the Classical period translated to private art on this solemn gravestone. Grave stele of Hegeso by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
Take part in the celebration of an athlete’s victory—this life-size bronze is a hinge between the Archaic and Classical. Charioteer of Delphi by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Coiled with athletic energy, balance, and the promise of movement, see the potential of an idealized human body. Myron, Discobolus (Discus Thrower) by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Part man, part goat, this companion of the god of wine relaxes after a night of drinking. Barberini Faun by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Achilles and Ajax, heroes of the Trojan War, break from battle to play a friendly game that hints at a tragic future. Exekias, Attic black figure amphora with Ajax ... by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Explore the development of the Doric order in the temples of the city of Poseidon, the god of the sea. Ancient Greek Temples at Paestum by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
These graceful female figures replace columns—how did human form and architecture relate in ancient Greece? Caryatid and Ionic Column from the Erechtheion by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Discover stunning depictions of gods, heroes, and mythical beasts in the most influential sculptures in history. Phidias, Parthenon sculpture (pediments, metopes and frieze) by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Pain is visible on the face of this dying warrior. Did the ancient Greeks sympathize with their defeated enemies? Dying Gaul and Ludovisi Gaul by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
Archaeologists pulled these bronze warriors from the sea in 1972, but their origin and date remain a mystery. Riace Warriors by Dr. Jeffrey A. Becker
This pot depicts contrasting scenes: on one side a Trojan hero heads to war, and on the other tipsy revelers dance. Euthymides, Three Revelers by Katarzyna Minollari