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ANCIENT GREEK ART

The Riace Bronzes (460-450 BC)

Title: The Riace Bronze Warriors Artist: Unknown Type: Bronze statues Date: 460-450 BC Dimensions: Larger than life (approximately 2 meters) Materials: Bronze with copper inlays on the lips and nipples, silver on the teeth of Warrior A Location: National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria, Italy The Riace Bronze Warriors are two of the most important examples of ancient Greek bronze sculpture that have survived to this day. They were accidentally discovered in 1972 by a diver on the seabed near Riace in Calabria, [...]

Ця Пофарбована В Чорний Колір Амфора Є Скарбницею Давньогрецького Мистецтва. Вона Демонструє Вічний Шарм Класичного Мистецтва.

ANCIENT GREEK ART

Achilles and Penthesilea: Masterpiece of Exekias

The black-figure amphora depicting Achilles and Penthesilea by Exekias is one of the most important examples of Archaic vase painting. This exceptional work, dating approximately to 540-530 BC, is currently housed in the British Museum in London. It is an amphora with a height of 41 centimeters, depicting the dramatic moment of the duel between Achilles and the queen of the Amazons, Penthesilea. The technical perfection and detailed rendering of the figures demonstrate the exceptional craftsmanship of Exekias, one of [...]

ANCIENT GREEK ART

Funerary Steles in Ancient Athens: A Revealing Look

The funerary steles in ancient Athens were an important means of expression and remembrance for the dead during the classical period (5th-4th century BC). These carved monuments, often decorated with relief depictions and inscriptions, offered a glimpse into the social, cultural, and artistic life of the era. Through the evolution of their design and iconography, the funerary steles reflect the changing perceptions of death, family, and identity in ancient Athens. In the heart of ancient Athens, among [...]