Archaic Greek Artistry: Outdoor Statuary

Up right up until the Archaic Greeks introduced the first freestanding statuary, a remarkable success, carvings had mostly been accomplished in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi, viewed by the Greeks to symbo

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Architectural Statues in Historic Greece

A good number of sculptors were paid by the temples to accentuate the elaborate pillars and archways with renderings of the gods until the time period came to a close and many Greeks began to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred, when it became more typical for sculptors to represent ordinary men and women as well. Portraitur

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Archaic Greek Artwork: Garden Statuary

Up until the Archaic Greeks created the very first freestanding statuary, a remarkable achievement, carvings had mainly been completed in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi were considered by the Greeks to rep

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Special Occasion Breaks

Vacations and special occasions go hand in hand with celebration, good times and making memories. Does a visit to Lapland to go to Santa’s workshop sound enjoyable? Or heading off on an intimate break to Dubrovnik for Valentine’s Day? What about getting married in St. Lucia and honeymooning in Bora Bora? Take a loo

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Travel in Opulence on a 5-Star Cruise

To set out on a journey that will move you through the vast oceans aboard a magnificent 5-star cruiser is to let go of the all that is monotonous in life. Of course, there are alternative ways to travel that will get you there faster, but none are as decadent as a cruise. This kind of trip makes it possible for you to visit places in elegance and b

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