Throughout the centuries, Homer's works, particularly The Odyssey, inspired artists and influenced the subject matter of ...

‘Narcissus’, based on a young man who fell in love with himself and his reflection, is one of Caravaggio’s most famous mythological paintings. According to Greek mythology, Narcissus was ...

Ancient Greece’s golden ratio has placed American actress Anya Taylor-Joy as the world's most beautiful woman.

Condensing Athens — a metropolis that was established in the fifth century BCE — into 24 hours is near impossible, but this ...

The Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, Hermes of Olympia—when you think of the most famous Ancient Greek sculptures in the world, you immediately think of smooth, white stone ...

Athens' heartbeat. Once the bustling hub of ancient Athens, the Agora lies in a serene valley below the Acropolis. It served ...

When was Ancient Greece? How did ancient Greece begin? The first Olympic games and new discoveries How was Greece ruled? Activities About 2,500 years ago Greece was one of the most important ...

Yet the most powerful examples of the Grecian way of merging art with living are to be found on ancient Greek potteries. "Wrapped-around canvases, this pottery art depicts every aspect of the ...

Join China Daily's digital employee, Yuanxi, as she delves into the rich heritage of the Mid-Autumn Festival through a collection of ancient Chinese paintings from across the country. During this ...