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in title, tags, annotations or url25 Most Intense Greek Statues - 1 views
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"There is a lot of history attached to Greek Statues (which we won't go into on this post). However, you don't need a history degree to admire the incredible artistry of these magnificent sculptures. Truly timeless works of art, these 25 most intense Greek statues are masterpieces of paramount proportions. "
Greek Gods - 1 views
Resurrection of a Dark Fayum Beauty (Photoshop Restoration) - YouTube - 0 views
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Portraits such as these are some of the most poignant surviving artifacts from around the time of, but not beyond, the 3rd century, in which the dead, such as they were, were painted and immortalized on planks of wood or other surfaces which sometimes covered the face of their mummy. It is generally accepted that this style of portrait was in vogue in the Greek colonies within Egypt, which gradually phased out with political, religious, and economic change. It is a fascinating spotlight in that period of Egypt's history, where the clear separation between the Greek and Egyptian portraits began to mingle and reveal citizens of mixed ancestry, combining Greek and Egyptian features in their faces.
Seconda Guerra Persiana - 0 views
Greek Gods - History.com Video - 0 views
Greek Gods - History.com Video - 0 views
Greek Heroes in Popular Culture Through Time - OpenLearn - Open University - 6 views
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What does '2001: a Space Odyssey' have to do with Odysseus? How does Brad Pitt's Achilles in 'Troy' match up to Homer's original hero? And is Arnold Schwarzenegger the new Heracles? This collection of video animations and audio discussions examines how the heroes of Greek mythology have been represented in popular culture, from ancient times to the modern day. Odysseus is the archetypal questing hero - a blank canvas on which every era has projected its own values. Heracles is the original strongman. And Achilles is the fighter whose sexuality vies with his heel for popular attention. The videos mix archive film and TV clips with character animation, bringing a playful approach to classical myth, while the audio discussions shine a more scholarly light on how today's popular culture sees these myths differently from the Ancient Greeks.