Archaic Collection (#11)

Temple of Hera or Heraion. 538 BC. GREECE. NORTHERN

Corinthian Krater with a battle scene. 6th c. BC. Black and red-figure ceramic. Archaic Greek art. Ceramics. FRANCE. Paris. Louvre Museum

Mining Scene. 580 -570 a. C. Black-figure ceramics
Mining Scene. 580 -570 a.C. Black-figure ceramics. Archaic Greek art. Ceramics. GERMANY. Berlin. Staatliche Museen (State Museums)

Goat Head Shaped Rython. 6th c. Archaic Greek art. Ceramics. ITALY. Ferrara. National Museum of Archaeology

Red Shoes Kore. Archaic Greek art. Sculpture on marble. Proc: GREECE. Athens. Acropolis

Kore. Archaic Greek art. Sculpture on marble

Caryatid from the Treasury of Sifnians. Archaic Greek art. Sculpture on rock

Kore with almond-shaped eyes. Archaic Greek art. Sculpture on marble

Kore. Baked clay. Archaic Greek art. Sculpture. Proc: SPAIN. L Escala. Empories

Pyxis. Corinthian Style. Black-Figured
Pyxis. Corinthian style. Black-figured attic ceramic with sphinx decoration. Archaic Greek art. Ceramics

Lekythos. Archaic Greek art. Ceramics. Proc: GREECE. Cliff

Petroglyphs on big boulders, Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona

USA, Utah, Canyonlands NP. Ancestral Pueblo pictographs near Peekaboo Spring; Needles District

USA, Utah, Lake Powell. Petroglyph from the Archaic or Ancestral Pueblo period depict the human form

USA, Utah, Canyonlands NP. Ancient pictographs of hands. Needles District Peekaboo Trail

Utah, Newpaper Rock SP, Newspaper Rock, Petroglyphs on sandstone rock

USA, Utah, Lake Powell. Petroglyphs from the Archaic or Ancestral Pueblo period include humanoid figures

The Albanian flag, red with black double headed eagle, against a white washed stone wall. Old wooden door. Berat upper citadel old walled city. Albania, Balkan, Europe

The Hagia Triada Church. Berat upper citadel old walled city. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Mediterranean, Cyprus, Limassol, Kourion. The Sacred Temple of Apollo Hylates

Montage close-up of incandescent light bulbs

A wine press that is also some100 years old. It produces a pressure of 170 bar and is still used - Chateau Haut Bergeron, Sauternes, Bordeaux

SOLDIER OF MARATHON. Engraving after a relief on the marble funerary stele of Aristion, late 6th century B. C
SOLDIER OF MARATHON. Engraving after a relief on the marble funerary stele of Aristion, late 6th century B.C

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT: CRWTH. A crwth, an archaic stringed instrument associated particularly with Wales. Also called a crowd. Line engraving, German, late 19th century

Archaic Greek art - the New York kouros, rear view
The New York kouros statue, viewed from behind. Date: 590580 B.C

Magnum bottles in a small wooden vat at Chateau Saint Cosme, Gigondas, Vaucluse, Rhone, Provence, France

Elizabethan style Christmas card by Ethel Parkinson
A Christmas card by Ethel Parkinson, showing a young couple dressed in Elizabethan style costume in a snowy landscape. The greeting reads

Merrie Games in Rhyme, cover design
An ornate cover design to a book of childrens games entitled Merrie Games in Rhyme

Merrie Games in Rhyme, title page
An ornate title page and frontispiece to a book of childrens games entitled Merrie Games in Rhyme from Ye Olden Time

Beech forest ancient specimen in Bosco di Sant Antonio Majella National Park, Abruzzian Mountains, Italy
SAS-151 Beech forest - ancient specimen in Bosco di Sant Antonio Majella National Park, Abruzzian Mountains, Italy Fagus sylvatica Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal

Beech forest two giant specimen framing others in Bosco di Sant Antonio in early spring Majella National Park
SAS-149 Beech forest - two giant specimen framing others in Bosco di Sant Antonio in early spring Majella National Park, Abruzzian mountains

Beech forest giant specimen in Bosco di Sant Antonio in early spring Abruzzian mountains, Majella National Park, Italy
SAS-148 Beech forest - giant specimen in Bosco di Sant Antonio in early spring Abruzzian mountains, Majella National Park

Redundant horse becomes a museum piece
In the future the horse as a form of transport will become redundant, and will only be seen in museums

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"Exploring the Timeless Beauty Art: From Phoenician Busts to Terracotta Jars" Step into a world where ancient civilizations come alive through archaic art. Discover the enigmatic allure of SOSIAS, an artist whose works have captivated generations. Marvel at "The Archaic Artemis, " a masterpiece that transports you back to Cyprus in the 6th century B. C. Immerse yourself in the epic battle between Athena, Hector, and Achilles, depicted with astonishing detail on a timeless canvas. Encounter the Sphinx of Naxos, its mysterious gaze captivating all who dare to look upon it. Delve into the intricate details of a horse's head from the Vix Krater's frieze – each stroke telling a story of strength and grace. Stand before a funerary kouros base adorned with six athletic figures frozen in eternal motion. Witness history unfold on a terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora jar – an exquisite relic celebrating victory and honor. Admire Cycladic relief artwork depicting Potnia Theron, showcasing ancient beliefs intertwined with artistic brilliance. As we shift our focus beyond art, Tower Bridge emerges as an architectural marvel standing tall over London's River Thames. Explore its Southern Main Pier and Northern Main Pier masonry superstructures – testaments to human ingenuity spanning centuries. Finally, gaze upon Tower Bridge's Middlesex Abutment on its west side – an enduring symbol connecting past and present in one grand structure. Archaic art transcends time; it speaks volumes about our shared humanity across millennia. Let these hints guide you through this mesmerizing journey into antiquity - where beauty meets history in perfect harmony.