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Tuesday, September 3, 2024

When Society’s Outsiders Became the Inspiration for Greek Art

The Hellenistic period significantly departed from the Classical ideals of beauty and perfection that had previously dominated Greek art. Instead of focusing on the idealized forms of gods, athletes, and heroes, Hellenistic artists found inspiration in the most marginal places. Embracing society’s outsiders allowed Hellenistic artists to explore a broader range of human states, including […]


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