Greece

Discover the Truth Behind the Mask of Agamemnon

In 1876, the sleepy hills of the Peloponnesian peninsula were shaken by one of archaeology’s greatest revelations. Heinrich Schliemann, a determined…
Love Story: Giorgio de Chirico and Isabella Far

Giorgio de Chirico was a pioneering figure in modern art, known for his enigmatic metaphysical paintings that laid the foundation for…
Thessaloniki: The History of its Art

In Thessaloniki, art is not a matter of surfaces but of depths. To walk its streets is not merely to traverse…
How to Easily Incorporate Art History into Your Homeschool Curriculum

Incorporating art history into your homeschool curriculum may seem like an overwhelming task. Maybe you’re not an art expert, or you…
Inspiration: “Athenais,” by John William Godward

Athenais was a prophetess from Erythrae in Ionia, Asia Minor. She lived at the time of Alexander the Great. According to…
Artistic Depictions of War: Insightful or Insensitive?

Art has always been a mirror reflecting the complex reality of human experience. One of the most profound and contentious themes…
Cat in Anafiotika, Athens

Anafiotika (Greek: Αναφιώτικα pronounced is a scenic tiny neighborhood of Athens, part of the old historical neighborhood called Plaka. It lies in northerneast side of the Acropolis…
Roman Agora, Athens, Greece

The original Agora was encroached upon and obstructed by a series of Roman buildings, beginning with the imperial family’s gift to…
Greece: The History of its Art

The earliest visual languages of Greece emerged not from a unified state or cohesive tradition, but from the fragmented, sea-linked cultures…
Biography: El Greco (Doménikos Theotokopoulos)

Doménikos Theotokopoulos, famously known as El Greco, which means “The Greek” in Spanish, was born on the island of Crete in…
Art Auctions: Transparent or Rigged?

Art auctions can be both thrilling and mystifying. Whether it’s a famous piece by Van Gogh or a contemporary work by…
Sacred Stones: The Architecture of Athens’ Acropolis

Perched high above the heart of Athens, the Acropolis stands as one of the most iconic architectural and cultural landmarks in…