Ancient Greece

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.

The tables entitled Odyssey and Kalokagathos represent the dialogue between the aesthetics of ancient Greece and the aesthetics of Slovene architect Josip Plecnik's kivork.

Vasco tray - Bianco Carrara by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 2 cm Materials: Bianco Carrara Also available: Calacatta Oro The history of marble...

Tavoletta Serving tray by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 46 x 34 x 0.7 cm Materials: Bianco carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one br...

Square piano plate by Studioformart Total marble collection Dimensions: 22 x 22 x 18 cm Materials: Bianco Carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one breath, ...

Square fondo plate by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 4 cm Materials: Bianco Carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one breath, i...

Paletta tray/chopping board by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 50 x 12 x 1 cm Materials: Bianco Carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one...

Square Piccolo plate by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 1 cm Materials: Bianco carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one breath,...

Tavoletta serving tray by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 2 cm Materials: Bianco carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one brea...

Curvati medium tray by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 40 x 10 x 2 cm Materials: Bianco Carrara The history of marble carving is lost in time; in one breath,...

A seated female figure dominates the composition as vivid green serpents wind across and around her body, directly invoking the ancient Greek myth of Medusa. Rather than presenting t...

Vasco tray - Calacatta Oro by Studioformart Total Marble Collection Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 2 cm Materials: Calacatta Oro Also available: Bianco Carrara The history of marble ...

Created with a stately elegance inspired by ancient Greek architects, it features a crown with facing pitched moldings flanking a center pediment that is a design copied by the early...

Inspired by the aesthetic ideals of ancient Greek & Roman furniture popularized during the Empire & Federal period, this sleigh bed features shaped sideboards with an out-scrolled he...

These details reflect the influence of ancient Greek and Roman ornament that defined the Empire style.

They offer modernist stylized forms of doves- a leitmotif in design spanning back to the ancient greeks- in two positions. One dove appears standing upright on a volumetric rectiline...

Bacchus or Dionysus is the god of the grape-harvest, winemaking and wine, of fertility, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theatre in ancient Greek religion and myth. The pendan...

Top left - a stylized image of the "golden rain of Danae", from an ancient Greek legend. The god Zeus entered Danae in the form of golden rain.

Similar bronze dishes have been sculpted and cast by Max Le Verrier, this example inspired by ancient Greek coinage. French Art Deco style. its name.

The curves and exuberance of the preceding Rococo period gave way to symmetry, classical proportions and motifs drawn from ancient Greece and Rome. During the 19th century, these Neo...

Founded in Naples, Italy in 1968 by Ciro Paone, the brand's name derives from the ancient Greek word chiton, a ceremonial tunic worn by aristocracy.

The genus name is from Ancient Greek kalidris or skalidris, a term used by Aristotle for some grey-coloured waterside birds.

Elegant pair of bronze sculptures depicting centaurs, created during the first half of the 20th century and inspired by the rich mythology of Ancient Greece. These dynamic figures co...

Ersa, named after the ancient Greek goddess of morning dew, draws inspiration from that most magical moment of the day: the sunrise.

Inspired by the fragments of ancient Greek and Roman statuary, these finely carved works evoke the atmosphere of archaeological discoveries and the enduring fascination with Classica...

Executed with remarkable attention to anatomical detail and classical refinement, this piece exemplifies the enduring fascination with the art of ancient Greece and Rome that charact...

The coin held added significance for Roosevelt, who had taken an unusually close interest in the artistic quality of American currency while president. Inspired by ancient Greek coin...

These bodies are shaped like lyres — the stringed musical instrument, associated with ancient Greece. The arms are curved, and three strings span the space from the top crossbar to a...

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-...

Inspired by the celebrated architectural figures of Ancient Greece, these sculptures embody the harmony, grace, and timeless beauty of classical art.

The cameo pendant is an early cameo jewel and dates to circa 1860-1880. Athena is the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and craftsmanship.

The Directoire style developed in France during the closing years of the 18th century, bridging the classical refinement of the Louis XVI era and the more formal grandeur of the Empi...

Some of the earliest examples of amethyst jewellery are seen in works from Egypt. The ancient Greeks believed amethyst protected them from drunkenness and excess.

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 interplay of metal and porcelain evokes the contrast between strength and fragility, permanence and ephemerality - qualities inherent in marine ecosystems and the materials. In a...

Rooted in Neoclassicism, the style drew on ancient Greek and Roman models, favouring fluted forms, geometric symmetry, and restrained ornament.

The tripod structure, inspired by ancient Greek perfume burners or athenienne, features three slender legs that support the central ovoid vase.

The front of each base is decorated with a relief depicting Nike, the ancient Greek goddess of victory, gracefully placing ribbons over a flaming pyre.

This modern still life diptych by Gio Bellagio is inspired by ancient Greek ceramic vessels. The pots are adorned with minimalist patterns reminiscent of Greek geometry, emphasising...

This modern still life diptych by Gio Bellagio is inspired by ancient Greek ceramic vessels. The pots are adorned with minimalist patterns reminiscent of Greek geometry, emphasising...

This modern still life diptych by Gio Bellagio is inspired by ancient Greek ceramic vessels. The pots are adorned with minimalist patterns reminiscent of Greek geometry, emphasising...

The overall structure is characterized by clean, straight lines that evoke the "noble simplicity" inspired by the archaeological discoveries of ancient Greece and Rome. The horizont...

Laurel leaves on German military items, including, specifically, on insignia associated with helmets also of the 1916 period, signify victory, honor, and achievement. Drawing from an...

“Demeter and Persephone” is a striking limited edition fine art photograph by Guido Argentini, drawing on classical mythology to explore themes of motherhood, duality, and eternal re...

The form, a take on the Ancient Greek amphora, presents an elegant and decidedly Classical silhouette.

The materiality of marble gives elegance and a sense of eternity; Lyris and Nysa, side and coffee tables made in Bianco Michelangelo and Nero Marquinia marble, transport us to the my...

The materiality of marble gives elegance and a sense of eternity; Lyris and Nysa, side and coffee tables made in Bianco Michelangelo and Nero Marquinia marble, transport us to the my...

The materiality of marble gives elegance and a sense of eternity; Lyris and Nysa, side and coffee tables made in Bianco Michelangelo and Nero Marquinia marble, transport us to the my...

The materiality of marble gives elegance and a sense of eternity; Lyris and Nysa, side and coffee tables made in Bianco Michelangelo and Nero Marquinia marble, transport us to the my...

Historical Context: The Corinthian Order The Corinthian order is one of the three principal classical orders of ancient Greek and Roman architecture, alongside the Doric and Ionic.

“Kore” by Will Binder is inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Kore, also known as Persephone.

The Adams style, originating in 18th-century England through the work of Robert and James Adam, emphasized architectural harmony, symmetry, and classical ornamentation inspired by an...

The body of the chandelier showcases intricately engraved acanthus leaves, common in both Ancient Greece and French design, representing immortality and resurrection.

The front of each base is decorated with a relief depicting Nike, the ancient Greek goddess of victory, gracefully placing ribbons over a flaming pyre.

A lifetime preoccupation with the human figure informs his work, with frieze-like human figures recalling ancient Greek art, and sculptural forms reminiscent of his peers, Henry Moor...

A lifetime preoccupation with the human figure informs his work, with frieze-like human figures recalling ancient Greek art, and sculptural forms reminiscent of his peers, Henry Moor...

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-...

Whether as a symbol of beauty and love, a political and religious icon, or a beloved ornamental plant with countless cultivars, the rose has been an undeniable force in popular cultu...

The sea creature is styled as a Renaissance dolphin, a design rich in classical symbolism. In ancient Greek and Roman art, dolphins were often associated with the sea, maritime power...