Ancient Greek Art Flourished Around 450 Bc When Athenian General Pericles Used Public

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art and Experience in Classical Greece

Ancient Greek art flourished around 450 BC when Athenian general Pericles used public...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents an exhibition that explores the art and experience of Classical Greece.

The exhibition features more than 150 works of art from the museum's collection, including sculptures, vases, jewelry, and coins.

It is organized into four sections: "The Gods and Goddesses," "The Heroes and Heroines," "The Athletes and Warriors," and "The Citizens and the State."

The exhibition explores the ways in which art was used to celebrate the gods and goddesses, commemorate heroes and heroines, honor athletes and warriors, and celebrate the values of the city-state.