Ancient Greece

. / 33 ½ x 42 ¼ ins This bust-length portrait of the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates, is a fine example of Neoclassical painting from the late eighteenth century.

Pendant Necklace Handcrafted in 22Kt Gold with Oxidised Ancient Silver Coin and red Tourmaline. When the greek mythology meets fashion, the result is an exceptional and delicate nec...

This is an abstract acrylic painting on masonite board evoking a figures and boats on a dramatic sea, reminiscent of the ancient Greek epic narrative. Signed "Jomac" lower right, als...

Featuring 10 high-interest periods including the Ancient Greeks, Early Iron Age Denmark, Tang Dynasty China, Elizabethan England, the French Revolution, Edo Era Japan, 1920s USA, and...

Executed in two pieces of solid travertine, the hexagonal base and a circular top combine to create a striking sculptural piece that carries a subtle reference to the iconic columns ...

Classicism is a specific genre of philosophy, expressing itself in literature, architecture, art, and music, which has Ancient Greek and Roman sources and an emphasis on society.

Through this contemporary work, the artist transports us to the grandeur and elegance of ancient Greece, offering a unique and modern interpretation of the famous bronze statue.

Garden Armillary Sphere on Pedestal As opposed to the classic flat sundial, an armillary sundial is characterised by its spherical shape, often referred to as an armillary sphere. I...

The curves and the soft drapery of the wood are inspired by a long and attentive study on the usage of drapery in art’s history, going back from the ancient Greece to Bernini’s sculp...

The curves and the soft drapery of the wood are inspired by a long and attentive study on the usage of drapery in art’s history, going back from the ancient Greece to Bernini’s sculp...

The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one breath, it takes us back to the IV century BC, to ancient Greece where decorations and sculptures were created from the shimmeri...

• Pattern: Known simply as the "Greek" pattern (or sometimes "Etruscan"), the central portion features a continuous series of vignettes inspired by ancient Greek vase painting

This chair artfully combines classical inspiration with modern materials, resulting in a timeless design that suits a variety of interiors. Inspired by the ancient Greek Klismos chai...

He is one of the most important figures of ancient Greek history and founded the world's first university, training the equally influential Aristotle.

The detailing of the muscles, facial expression, and equipment showcases Melani’s classical inspiration, reminiscent of ancient Greek and Roman warrior statues. This piece embodies t...

This distinctive bowl-shape is known as a scaphe, the design of which is thought to date back to 3rd century BC ancient Greece and is accredited to astronomer and mathematician, Aris...

The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one breath, it takes us back to the IV century BC, to ancient Greece where decorations and sculptures were created from the shimmeri...

The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one breath, it takes us back to the IV century BC, to ancient Greece where decorations and sculptures were created from the shimmeri...

Neoclassical lighting is characterized by elegant, symmetrical designs inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art, often featuring decorative elements such as columns, foliate, and urns.

°Symbol of Love ° Love knot has origins that go far back in time Knot design has been found in Celtic artwork, carved sculptures from the ancient Egyptians, and also ancient Greek je...

This lamp, circa 1920, is styled in the French Empire fashion, which draws inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman designs and was popularized during the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Eternal love knot 14K yellow gold wide cigar band ring 20th Century Symbolic of the unbreakable connection of love, the Love Knot has a rich history in jewelry. Ancient Greece and an...

Condition: Excellent Verdet's linocuts and wider work in various media often portray figures from mythology or from classic literature. In this subject the ancient Greek figure Icaru...

Argentini blends the erotic and artistic in his photographs. Taking the ancient Greek concept of Eros as a starting point, Argentini explores the nature of desire.

Project concept Even the ancient Greeks correctly noted "everything flows, everything changes."

Project concept Even the ancient Greeks correctly noted "everything flows, everything changes."

Project concept Even the ancient Greeks correctly noted "everything flows, everything changes."

Project concept Even the ancient Greeks correctly noted "everything flows, everything changes."

Project concept Even the ancient Greeks correctly noted "everything flows, everything changes."

Project concept Even the ancient Greeks correctly noted "everything flows, everything changes."

Project concept Even the ancient Greeks correctly noted "everything flows, everything changes."

Pair of Late 18th Century Italian neoclassical Klismos Style side chairs Exceptional pair of dark red varnished side chairs: the wide curving back with frieze decoration, the raked ...

There, he explored new artistic techniques that replicated the patina of ancient Greek art (using locally sourced paints that have a tendency to dry and crack), giving his work a dis...

Argentini blends the erotic and artistic in his photographs. Taking the ancient Greek concept of Eros as a starting point, Argentini explores the nature of desire.

Argentini blends the erotic and artistic in his photographs. Taking the ancient Greek concept of Eros as a starting point, Argentini explores the nature of desire.

Argentini blends the erotic and artistic in his photographs. Taking the ancient Greek concept of Eros as a starting point, Argentini explores the nature of desire.

Argentini blends the erotic and artistic in his photographs. Taking the ancient Greek concept of Eros as a starting point, Argentini explores the nature of desire.

This fine, full length figure is modelled in the contrapposto pose, a position originating from ancient Greek Classical sculpture. The visual arts uses the term 'contrapposto' to des...

Argentini blends the erotic and artistic in his photographs. Taking the ancient Greek concept of Eros as a starting point, Argentini explores the nature of desire.

The image of the moon in ancient Greek and Roman cultures meant both purity and birth.

Ilias Lalaounis took the helm of his family's Athens goldsmith house in 1940, and the devastation of World War II on Greece inspired him to spend the rest of his life celebrating his...

Argentini blends the erotic and artistic in his photographs. Taking the ancient Greek concept of Eros as a starting point, Argentini explores the nature of desire.

Argentini blends the erotic and artistic in his photographs. Taking the ancient Greek concept of Eros as a starting point, Argentini explores the nature of desire.

Argentini blends the erotic and artistic in his photographs. Taking the ancient Greek concept of Eros as a starting point, Argentini explores the nature of desire.

Argentini blends the erotic and artistic in his photographs. Taking the ancient Greek concept of Eros as a starting point, Argentini explores the nature of desire.

Marcasite jewelry has been made since the time of the Ancient Greeks. It was particularly popular in the eighteenth century, the Victorian era and with Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewel...

Steel engraving of the temples of Paestum. Paestum was a major ancient Greek city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea in Magna Graecia (southern Italy).

Stylistically, Renaissance architecture embodied a deliberate revival and development of certain elements of ancient Greek and Roman design. Importance was placed on symmetry, harmon...

Etruscan Vase-painting Copper-line engraving with later hand-colouring. 1808. From Millin's 'Peintures de Vases Antiques' published in Paris in 1808. Depicts scene from an ancient ...

"The ceremonies, customes, & manners of the ancient Greekes; with delightfull interspersion of their old and sweet Tales: And in short; nothing to vex you, unless, perchance, in your...

The genus name is from Ancient Greek takhus "fast" and bapto "to sink under".

They are realized according to the historical model named "Klismos" which is a type of ancient Greek chair, very often depicted on ancient furniture or on painted pottery and in bas-...

The sculpture depicts Pan, the ancient Greek god of nature, shepherds, and rustic music, traditionally associated with the panpipes.

The form derives from the French athénienne, a tripod stand inspired by ancient Greek and Roman prototypes and revived with particular enthusiasm during the Neoclassical period.

Also, not unlike the painted narrative vessels of Ancient Greece, though much more subversive, many of the figures and stories are identified with text: 'King of Fart,' 'Dance Little...

Signed and numbered by Ilias Lalaounis, the Athenian jeweler celebrated for translating ancient Greek motifs into modern gold, it carries that Hellenic spirit in its geometry.

They take the form of satyrs, who were woodland gods in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. They are traditionally depicted with the upper body of a man and lower body of a horse or g...

They emulate the red-figure vases of Ancient Greece. At the end of the 18th century, there was a revival of classical forms in all aspects of art and design, driven primarily by the...

The Louis XVI Neoclassical forms were inspired by the Classical art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, which was considered to embody the perfection of harmonious forms.

Carved from a slab of gorgeous white marble, the details are extremely fine, and in low relief: Aphrodite's likeness is lovely and her hair is gathered in the ancient Greek manner, h...