Yet the work also alludes to the artist’s Italian heritage and training. A caryatid is a staple of classical architecture, an ornate column typically found on the façade of a temple that takes the ...

Caryatid from the Erechtheion, Arcopolis of Athens, taken to England by Lord Elgin in 1806. The remaining five caryatids, which supported the portico of the temple, are held in the Acropolis ...

The Athens Democracy Forum last week explored the world’s schisms in the face of threats from technology and shifts in the ...

Athens in autumn is like fine wine that ages slowly - each sip reveals new layers of flavor and depth. The ancient streets, ...

Notable sports moments loop jumbotron-style on overhead screens. Visitors can even play select artworks, like Gabriel ...

on which Michelangelo modeled his portrayal of Christ the Judge in the "Last Judgment"; the Egyptian caryatid that Raphael reproduced in one of his frescoes in the "Incendio di Borgo" (Burning of ...

Greek mythology is another significant influence in both women’s work. In her unusually large Caryatid series, Woodman’s women embody architectural elements reminiscent of temple support figures.

From Rome to Berlin to Athens, here are ten must-see museums where you can discover the secrets of the ancient world thanks to fascinating collections.

Its graceful Ionic columns and friezes capture the essence of Athenian triumphs in battle. Dedicated to Athena and Poseidon, the Erechtheion on the northern side of the Acropolis boasts a unique ...

Amedeo Modigliani has always been one of my favorite portraitists because of his delicate lines with which he masterfully rendered the deepest depths of sitters’ souls.

The former PASOK minister, who passed away at the age of 80, was laid to rest. "She was our Iron Lady," said Nikos ...