greek vases essay
- An informative essay about ancient Greek offerings in sanctuaries and tombs, with examples from CU's collection.
- An essay about Sirens and objects they can adorn in the ancient Greek and Near Eastern worlds.
- An introduction to the uses of horses in ancient Greek life and their representations in art.
- An introduction to one of the most famous horses of antiquity, Bucephalus, and his owner, the Macedonian king Alexander the Great.
- A discussion of the civilizations and cultures that influenced early cultural developments on Cyprus, with links to two major collections of Cypriot antiquities.
- A broad view of the development of Cyprus from the Neolithic period until its submission to the Roman Empire, with links to two major collections of Cypriot antiquities.
- A brief overview of the potential use(s) of olive oil in Late Bronze Age Greece.
- A brief discussion of a v-pattern in the handle zone of a Mycenaean stirrup jar in CU's collection.
- An introduction to the peplos, the chiton, and the himation, the three most important items of women's dress in the Archaic period in Greece.
- This essay introduces the idea that scenes painted on ancient Greek vases are open to multiple interpretations, depending on the viewer.