On November 5, the National Museum of China will unveil an exhibition featuring nearly 280 Greek artifacts, offering Chinese visitors a captivating insight into the artistry of ancient Greece. The exhibition, ‘The Countless Aspects of Beauty in Ancient Art,’ explores the enduring quest for beauty in Greek culture, spanning almost 5,000 years.
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![Fragments of a kouros of the second half of the 6th BC. century, which were identified as building materials of later construction. [Ministry of Foreign Affairs]](https://greekcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/b0340fc666206cdef5728d219ab1df8d_Eik.12-1-740x560.jpg)
Nestled along the shores of Despotiko island, the Mantra archaeological site has become a realm…
Mary Karananos is a Sydney based contemporary artist whose illustrative work is inspired by nature, the human form, Greek symbolism and mythology. Her works captivate through their elegant simplicity. I caught up with Mary to find out more about her latest collection of works and what inspires her art making.
Police arrested a 49 year old man on Monday for illegal possession of an ancient…
Greece’s Culture Ministry has announced that another four ancient statues have been unearthed after a…