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The Greek Philosophers
Collection by Mark Cartwright

The Greek Philosophers

In this collection of 20 biographies of ancient Greek philosophers, we examine the thoughts and lives of some of the most important thinkers in history. We look at the pre-Socratic philosophers and the titan trio of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle...
21 Images of Greek and Roman Charioteers
Image Gallery by Carole Raddato

21 Images of Greek and Roman Charioteers

This gallery features images of Greek and Roman chariot racers. Chariot racing was the most popular spectator sport in ancient times. In Greece, chariot racing was important in aristocratic funeral games from an early period. As formal races...
Great Ancient Greek Poets
Collection by Joshua J. Mark

Great Ancient Greek Poets

The poets of ancient Greece are among the most famous in the world and established many of the forms still used by artists today. From the epic poetry of Homer to the more intimate works of Sappho of Lesbos, ancient Greek poetry has inspired...
Ancient Greek Kithara
Image by Mark Cartwright

Ancient Greek Kithara

A reconstruction of the ancient Greek stringed instrument. It was associated with the god Apollo, regarded as the most gifted player of the instument and patron of musicians. (Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments, Katakolon, Greece).
Greek Marble Comedy Mask
Image by Mark Cartwright

Greek Marble Comedy Mask

A stone version of a mask used in Greek comic theatre. Contorted features were typical in theatre masks and this one represents a slave. Pentellic marble (2nd century BCE). Found in Athens near the Dipylon Gate (National Archaeological Museum...
Greek Religious Festival
Image by The Creative Assembly

Greek Religious Festival

Artist's impression of how a Greek religious festival may have looked like.
Ancient Greek Clapper
Image by Mark Cartwright

Ancient Greek Clapper

A reconstruction of the clapper (Krotala), an ancient percussion instrument made from cane, shell, wood or metal. Usually held in each hand with thumbs and middle finger through the leather loops for stability, they were played much like...
Greek Tragedy Mask
Image by Mark Cartwright

Greek Tragedy Mask

A terracotta tragic theatre mask, 200-250 BCE. (Agora Museum, Athens)
Greek Tragedy Theatre Mask
Image by Mark Cartwright

Greek Tragedy Theatre Mask

A votive offering in a the form of a larger-than-life bronze tragedy theatre mask. Possibly by Silanion, 4th century BCE. (Archaeological Museum of Piraeus)
Greek Terracotta Comedy Mask
Image by Mark Cartwright

Greek Terracotta Comedy Mask

A terracotta comedy mask, 200-250 BCE. (Agora Museum, Athens)

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