National Archaeological Museum, Athens
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"Everything changes, even stone." —Monet
The colors of Rouen Cathedral in morning light in 1894.
About: Mary Louise Hart
Posts by Mary Louise
Posted in Ancient World, Antiquities, Exhibitions and Installations, J. Paul Getty Museum
The Christian Empire that Grew from Classical Roots
Posted in Behind the Scenes, J. Paul Getty Museum
In Search of Euripides’ Helen
For over a year I’ve had the pleasure of working as a dramaturge with Nick Salamone, the playwright of this year’s Villa outdoor theater production of Euripides’ Helen. During rehearsals this summer I got together with Nick and director Jon… More»
Posted in Antiquities, Exhibitions and Installations, J. Paul Getty Museum, Manuscripts and Books
A Lasting War: Representing Troy in Ancient Greece and Medieval Europe
For when one sees a story illustrated, whether of Troy or something else, he sees the actions of the worthy men that lived in those times, just as though they were present. —Richard de Fournival, Bestiare d’amours, ca. 1250 The… More»
Posted in Antiquities, Getty Villa, J. Paul Getty Museum
Art and Performance in Classical Greece (AUDIO)
Fragmentary Mixing Vessel with Oedipus Discovering the Truth, Greek, made in Sicily, 330–320 B.C.; found in Syracuse. Fragmentary red-figured calyx krater attributed to the Capodarso Painter. Terracotta, 9 7/15 x 18 1/2 in. (24 x 30 cm). Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi, Syracusa, Italy, 66557. Su concessione dell'Assessorato ai Beni Culturali e dell'Identità Siciliana della Regione Siciliana - Palermo
Works of art offer a tantalizing window onto the world of ancient Greek theater, providing rich clues to the stories, music, costumes, masks, and actors of ancient tragedies, satyr plays, and comedies. I hope you’ll enjoy this talk, which complements… More»
