Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

An overview of Ancient Greek art, including painting, sculpture and architecture, and a look at how it changed over the years ...

“Orpheus is allowed to go into the Underworld to bring the love of his life back, but it’s only because he can charm the gods ...

From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art ...

Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Greek sanctuary in Ponte during the construction of a high-speed railway in Italy.

Each zodiac sign is paired with a mythological deity who serves as their celestial mentor, offering guidance based on their ...

A new exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, “Once Upon A Time," saw artists use classic stories and childhood fairy ...

Days before Valentine's Day in 1979, a two century old bust of the Greek God Hermes was stolen in broad daylight out of the Metropolitan Museum of Art during one of the busiest times in its history.

Directed by Paolo Sorrentino, this decadent drama about a beautiful young woman is a one-sided meditation on art, desire and ...

Stout achieved an ascetic sensuality in his geometric abstractions, a paradoxical synthesis of restraint and hedonism that is ...

Often described as “the most Greek of all the gods,” Apollo was something of a Renaissance man. He entertained Olympus with his lyre, taught humankind the art of medicine, and had no rival in archery.