Greek Civilisation Collection

Attic pelike depicting Heracles killing king Busiris and Egyptian priests, by Pan Painter, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike attributed to the Pan Painter. Recto: Heracles killing the king Busiris and the Egyptian priests. Detail

Attic lekythos depicting two companions of Ulysses turned into swine by Circewitch, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic lekythos depicting two companions of Ulysses turned into swine by Circe the enchantress

Attic pelike depicting Phrixus rescued by a flying ram with golden sheep fleece, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike depicting Phrixus rescued by a flying ram with golden fleece, detail

Greek amphitheatre, Segesta, Calatafimi, province of Trapani, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Fragment of Kantharos depicting Achilles before his horses, whose manes were able to predict future
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Fragment of Kantharos by painter Nearchos depicting Achilles before his horses, whose manes were able to predict the future

Greece, Lerna, Votive marble relief depicting Heracles and Hydra of Lerna
Hellenistic art, 2nd century b.C. Votive marble relief depicting Heracles and the Hydra of Lerna. From Lerna, Greece

Protoattic Amphora, depicting Heracles and the centaur Nessus, by the Nettos Painter, black-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Protoattic Amphora by the Nettos Painter, depicting Heracles and the centaur Nessus

Fragment of Attic plate depicting Apollo flying on a swan to the country of the Hyperboreans, by painter Euphronios
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Fragment of Attic plate by painter Euphronios depicting Apollo flying on a swan to the country of the Hyperboreans

Plate depicting Achilles wearing armor forged by Hephaestus and given to him by Thetis, by painter Lydos
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Plate by the painter Lydos depicting Achilles wearing the armor forged by Hephaestus and given to him by Thetis

Attica, Oropos, Temple of Amphiaraos, Votive marble relief depicting Amphiaraus healing Archinus shoulder
Greek civilization, 5th-4th century b.C. Votive marble relief depicting Amphiaraus healing Archinus shoulder. From the Temple of Amphiaraos at Oropos, Attica. Detail

Attic pelike depicting a conversation scene, by School of Pronomos Painter, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike by the School of the Pronomos Painter depicting a conversation scene

Attic oenochoe depicting Hermes, messenger of gods, between two sphinkx, black-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic oenochoe depicting Hermes, messenger of gods, between two sphinxs

Attic pelike depicting Poseidon, Ares and Hermes fighting against Giants, by School of Pronomos Painter
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike by the School of the Pronomos Painter depicting Poseidon, Ares and Hermes fighting against Giants. Detail: Poseidon and Ares

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"Exploring the Richness of Greek Civilization through Pottery and Art" Delve into the captivating world of ancient Greece with these remarkable pottery pieces that offer glimpses into their vibrant civilization. The Attic pelike by Pan Painter portrays the heroic Heracles slaying King Busiris and Egyptian priests, showcasing Greek mythology's influence on their artistry. Another fascinating red-figure pottery, the Attic lekythos, depicts Ulysses' companions transformed into swine by Circewitch. This artwork highlights the Greeks' fascination with mythical tales and their skill in capturing dramatic moments. Intriguingly, an Attic pelike showcases Phrixus being saved by a flying ram adorned with a golden sheep fleece. This piece exemplifies both artistic prowess and mythological storytelling that were integral to Greek culture. Moving onto black-figure pottery, an oenochoe presents Hermes, messenger of gods, flanked by two sphinxes. It reflects the Greeks' belief in divine intervention and their reverence for deities like Hermes. The majestic Greek amphitheatre in Segesta stands as a testament to their architectural brilliance. Located in Sicily, Italy, this structure symbolizes how Greek civilization spread its influence far beyond its homeland. Votive marble reliefs from Lerna and Oropos depict Heracles battling Hydra of Lerna and Amphiaraus healing Archinus shoulder respectively. These sculptures showcase heroism and faith in divine protection prevalent in ancient Greece. Protoattic Amphora paintings illustrate Heracles' encounter with centaur Nessus - powerful imagery representing struggle between man and nature. Meanwhile, Achilles is depicted before his horses whose manes possess prophetic abilities on a fragment of Kantharos pottery. A stunning fragment from an Attic plate captures Apollo gracefully flying on a swan towards Hyperboreans – offering insight into Greek beliefs about gods traversing vast distances effortlessly.