Iphigenia in Aulis on the Stage and in Art
A sacrifice that resonated across the ages.
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All Posts by Mary Louise Hart
I'm associate curator of antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum. I specialize in ancient Greek art and the iconography of myth, epic, and drama, as well as its performance and reception.
A Guide to Euripides’ Medea
Unpacking the ancient, bloody myth of Medea.
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The Christian Empire that Grew from Classical Roots
Explore the Getty Villa’s summer exhibition “Heaven and Earth” through one of its most compelling masterpieces.
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In Search of Euripides’ Helen
A video discussion on the dramaturgy of Euripides’ Helen.
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A Lasting War: Representing Troy in Ancient Greece and Medieval Europe
For ancient Greeks and medieval Europeans, the Trojan past lived in the present.
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AUDIO: Art and Performance in Classical Greece
A window onto the world of ancient Greek theater.
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