Below we discuss 48 art movements throughout history, starting from the ancient Greek Classicism all the way through Contemporary and Post-Modern art movements of modern day. Enjoy! Classicism The Oath Of The Horatii – 1784 – by Jacques-louis David Year Range: Varied, primarily 5th Century ...
The myths often revolve around themes of heroism, betrayal, and love, reflecting the complexities of human nature. Moreover, these narratives offer a glimpse into the historical and cultural contexts of ancient Greece, providing valuable insights into its societal values and collective imagination. ...
The People of Athens from the donations offered by Gaius Julius Caesar the God and the Reverend Emperor son of God To Athena Archegetis, on behalf of the soldiers of Eukles from Marathon, who curated it on behalf of his father Herod and who was also an ambassador under the archon Nicias...
The idea of virtue and its role in ethical behavior comes from Greek philosophy. Plato, who lived in the fourth century B.C., identified four virtues that have become influential concepts in Western civilization. Now known as the four cardinal virtues, they are wisdom, courage, moderation and ...
The Greek myths were initially propagated in an oral-poetic tradition most likely by Minoan and Mycenaean singers starting in the 18th century BC;[2]eventually the myths of the heroes of the Trojan War and its aftermath became part of the oral tradition of Homer’s epic poems, theIliadand ...
and particularly those from regions south of Egypt’s first cataract. Obvious divisions existed among those in this racial category, and Snowden demonstrates the rich and varied nature of the surviving evidence. Using archeological, historical, and literary sources from both Greek and Roman civilization...
As today, athletes in the ancient world were popular and had tremendous impact on the society of their day. The goal of the well-disciplined, physically trim athletes was to be the best. The champion athlete assumed a position of honor and privilege in Greek society. The status of a triump...
Contrary to popular belief, India was introduced to the Western world and culture long before Great Britain or the other colonial powers landed in the country.Alexander the Greatwas one of the first important figures to bring India into contact with the West, and more specifically with Greek cul...
research,such as the over concentration on modern technology and the lack of thick description from specific cases,this article returns to traditional technology,taking for example ancient Greek pottery technology,particularly the pottery wheel,to support the mutual construction of technology and society....
The emergence of the concept of modern childhood is looked at over a period of about 2,500 years over two chapters. This chapter looks at the first part of that period, beginning with the Classical Period, then moving on to Asian philosophies and beliefs