A Guide to Euripides’ Medea
Unpacking the ancient, bloody myth of Medea.
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Author: Mary Louise Hart
I'm associate curator of antiquities at the J. Paul Getty Museum and curator of the exhibition The Art of Ancient Greek Theater, as well as editor and co-author of the accompanying publication, The Art of Ancient Greek Theater. I specialize in ancient Greek art and the iconography of myth, epic, and drama, as well as its performance and reception.
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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Art and Performance in Classical Greece (AUDIO)
Works of art offer a tantalizing window onto the world of ancient Greek theater, providing rich clues to the stories, music, costumes, masks, and... Read More