Greek Art and Archaeology
- Artifacts - Archaeology (26)
- Exhibits and Museums (3)
- Greek Art (26)
- Greek Artists Sculptors (3)
- Greek Pottery Vases (18)
Agora
Basically, the Greek agora, like the forum that served similar purposes in Rome, was an outdoor market and meeting place.
Erechtheum
Here are pictures of the ruins of the Erechtheum temple in Athens.
Eutychides
Glossary entry on Eutychides.
Wordless Wednesday Picture Gallery
Wordless Wednesday Picture Gallery
Pottery Types
Pottery containers decorated on the outside are common in the ancient world. The Greeks, particularly Athens, standardized certain styles, perfected their techniques and painting styles, and sold their wares throughout the Mediterranean. Here are some of the basic types of Greek pottery vases, jugs, and other vessels.
Red-Figure Vases in Greek Art
A collection of photos of red-figure vases by famous Greek painters.
Delphic Oracle - About Delphi and the Delphic Oracle
Delphi is best known as the home of the Delphic Oracle or the Pythia, a priestess of Apollo. The traditional picture is of the Pythia, in an altered state, muttering words inspired by the god, which male priests transcribed. The Pythia sat on a great bronze tripod in a spot above a crevice in rocks from which vapors rose. Before sitting, she...