This synthesis of Archaic and Classical Greek portraiture surveys the origins and development of portrait sculpture at major sites including Olympia, Delphi and the Athenian Acropolis.
Portraits are discussed in relation to historical events including the Persian Wars and canonical texts such as Herodotus\' Histories..
This synthesis of Archaic and Classical Greek portraiture surveys the origins and development of portrait sculpture at major sites including Olympia, Delphi and the Athenian Acropolis