GODS AND HEROES IN ART

As archetypes of human virtue and vice, the gods and heroes of Ancient Greece and Rome have figured prominently in Western culture. In art, they have been portrayed time and time again, especially during the Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical periods. This volu me aims to help museum patrons and art lovers recognize the legendary characters of classical antiquity in art. The characters are e ach described in entries summarizing their distinctive stories, their special attributes, and the ways in which artists have depicte d them. E...[Read more]