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Ancient Greece
Archaic, Classical & Hellenistic

Contemporary western society can trace its origins to ancient Greece. The development of a democratic government, a court system, a free-thinking society, the importance of the individual, philosophy, physical prowess, artistic expression and the seeking of beauty are the hallmarks of the ancient Greeks. It is no wonder that we find the remains of this great society so desirable.

Athens reigned supreme and set
the ideal all others in the surrounding areas would strive to achieve. Although the various peoples inhabiting the cities and islands that comprised Greece developed their own local elan,
there was a sense of pride and recognition that they shared a common bond evidenced in the
art and architecture they created.

Archaic The Archaic Era is marked by the steady building and development of the inhabitants of the Aegean lands and the Athenian rise to prominence. The most enduring artistic endeavors of this era would be the development and perfection of what has come to be known as Black-Figure, followed by Red-Figure Vase production. Vase painting was the major pictorial art of the Greeks. Although vases performed a practical service they embodied the best the society had to offer in craftsmanship and decoration.
	Attic Black-Figure Erotic Bank Cup C. 540 - 530 B.C..
	East Greek Painted Terracotta Female Head C. 7th Century B.
	Attic White-Ground Lekythos Early 5th Century B.C
	Attic Small Red-Figure Mug Late 5th Century B.C. SOLD
	Attic Red-Figure Trefoil Oinochoe Figured Vase 490-480 B.C. SOLD
Classical 480-330 B.C. Many advances were made in the portrayal of detail, musculature and body orientation by the artists of the late Archaic Period. The most astounding accomplishment was the achievement of two-dimensional naturalism for the first time in history. This set the stage for what is referred to as Classical Greece. This period, beginning with the defeat of the Persian invaders, coincided with advances in the technique of Greek artists that demonstrated a full realization of the human body. There was a confidence apparent in the art of this period which came to a close with the ascendancy of Alexander the Great.
	Greek Terracotta Protome Veiled Female Bust Magna Graecia 460-450 B.C. SOLD
	Greek Terracotta Aphrodite, from Canosa 3rd Century B.C.
	Greek Terracotta Aphrodite Figure 3rd Century B.C
Hellenistic 336-146 B.C. Hellenistic art refers to Grecian art produced during the period that began when Alexander the Great became King of Macedonia and represents the final chapter of ancient Greece. Hellenistic style was elegant and strove to express emotion and emphasize the dramatic. The Greek Empire expanded far beyond its previous boundaries and held much influence throughout its lands. Also during this era, Greek colonies that had been established in Southern Italy were beginning to gain artistic recognition. With the death of Alexander the Great and the absence of a strong predecessor, the Greek civilization was torn apart by rivalries and declined until it eventually succumbed to Roman rule
	Gold Olive Leaves (12) 3rd Century B.C. SOLD
Apulian 400-320 B.C. Apulia, referring to an area of Southern Italy, had been settled by the Greeks during the Archaic period. But it was during the late Classical and Hellenistic Era that Apulia began to come into its own and compete directly with Athens in the production of pottery. It is believed that the Peloponnesian War caused many Athenian potters and artists to relocate to Apulia, and the fine quality of decorated pottery from that region gained prominence. By the close of the Hellenistic period, vase production in Athens had all but ended.
	Apulian Red-Figure Owl Skyphos 400 B.C.
	Apulian Gnathia Epichysis C.330-320 B.C. SOLD
	Apulian Chalcidizing Cup 400-320 B.C. SOLD
	Apulian Red-Figure Bell Krater C.340 B.C. SOLD
	Apulian Red-Figure Trefoil Oinochoe C.350-325 B.C. SOLD
Etruscan The Etruscan civilization arose in the land of Etruria, a region of Italy. It comprised 12 loosely bound citi-states that shared a common language and religion. The Greeks had first made contact with the Etruscan people around 800 B.C. and they were gradually drawn into mainstream Mediterranean culture. The Etruscans never really developed an artistic style of their own but adopted the Greek ideal and executed it with their own individualistic, colorful flair. The artifacts are evidence that they were very gifted craftsmen. Eventually their culture became completely absorbed by the rising power of Rome and by the first century B.C. had ceased to exist.
	Etruscan Polychrome Terracotta Antefix Cerveteri, Etruria C.500 B.C SOLD
Cypriot Cypress, an island in the Mediterranean, was Greek during this period. According to Greek Mythology it was the birthplace of Aphrodite and was an important and esteemed land.
	Cypriot Bi-chrome Ware Terracotta Horse and Rider 700-600 B.C.