Explores the integral role of heroes in ancient Greek art and culture. This title features more than a hundred statues, reliefs, vases, bronzes, coins, and gems drawn from major American and European collections that highlight how heroes were represented, why they were important, and what encouraged individuals to seek them out.

Offers an overview of the history of ancient Greece, from its earliest origins through to its legacy in the modern world. This book traces the evolution of Greeks from Bronze Age civilizations through the emergence of the city state. It is suitable for general readers, museum visitors and undergraduate students.

Neils's examination of the Parthenon frieze's visual language offers new insight into this important monument.

Neils's examination of the Parthenon frieze's visual language offers new insight into this important monument.

Offers an overview of a classical monument interjected with the discoveries of modern scholarship.