Symposium Collection

The Symposium of Plato, 1648. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Symposium of Plato, 1648

The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner at Soyers Symposium, Gore House, Kensington (engraving)
606647 The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner at Soyers Symposium, Gore House, Kensington (engraving) by English School

Attic Red-figure Vase with Symposium Scene, 505-500 BC (CERAMIC)
1219272 Attic Red-figure Vase with Symposium Scene, 505-500 BC (CERAMIC) by Euphronios, (fl.c.520-500 BC); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Greek, out of copyright

Attic black-figure oinochoe decorated with a scene of a drinking party with dancers
AMQ103332 Attic black-figure oinochoe decorated with a scene of a drinking party with dancers and a woman playing a reed instrument (ceramic) by Amasis Painter (fl.c.560-515 BC); height

Detail of a Corinthian krater with a banquet scene, c. 590-575 BC (pottery)
XIR155943 Detail of a Corinthian krater with a banquet scene, c.590-575 BC (pottery) by Athana Painter (fl.c.600-c.575 BC); height: 39 cm; Louvre, Paris

Sarcophagus of the Muses, Roman (marble)
PWI105604 Sarcophagus of the Muses, Roman (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; out of copyright

Early Corinthian black-figure column-krater depicting Herakles dining with Eurytios
PWI92578 Early Corinthian black-figure column-krater depicting Herakles dining with Eurytios and his sons, waited on by Iole, above a row of horsemen, from Cerveteri

Interior view of an attic red figure cup depicting a man and an ephebe in conversation
XIR161705 Interior view of an attic red figure cup depicting a man and an ephebe in conversation, from Orvieto, c.420 BC (pottery) by Greek, (5th century BC); Musee Municipal, Laon

GR. 1-1927 Attic red figure cup, depicting a banqueter with drinking horn
FIT111401 GR.1-1927 Attic red figure cup, depicting a banqueter with drinking horn, 520-510 BC (clay) by Nikosthenes, (fl.540-510 BC); diam

A Literary Gathering at Hsi Yuann in the eleventh century (colour litho)
CHT265548 A Literary Gathering at Hsi Yuann in the eleventh century (colour litho) by Chou Ying (fl.1550) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Banquet of Agathon, Ancient Greece, according to Plato (litho)
5997211 Banquet of Agathon, Ancient Greece, according to Plato (litho) by Feuerbach, Anselm (1829-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banquet of Agathon, Ancient Greece, according to Plato)

Banquet of Agathon and Plato, Ancient Greece (engraving)
5216682 Banquet of Agathon and Plato, Ancient Greece (engraving) by Feuerbach, Anselm (1829-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banquet of Agathon and Plato, Ancient Greece)

Platos symposium: Socrates and his companions seated around a table discussing ideal love interruputed by Alcibiades at left, 1648

Greek Vase-Painting, A Banquet, possibly Funerary, c5th century BC. In ancient Greece, the symposium was a part of a banquet that took place after the meal

Symposium in ancient Greece
Ancient Greek symposium, featuring the exchange of ideas along with drinks. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Alcibiades Interrupting Symposium verso Sketches
Artokoloro

The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner, at Soyers Symposium, Gore House, Kensington, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

M. Soyers Symposium of all Nations, Gore House, Kensington, the Gardens, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

USA, Washington State. Array of kayaks at West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium, Port Townsend
Array of kayaks at West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium, Port Townsend, Washington State, USA

The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner, at Soyers Symposium, Gore House, Kensington, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

M. Soyers Symposium of all Nations, Gore House, Kensington, the Gardens, London, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Soloviev and Hilleman at a conference
Vaccine experts meet at a conference. At left is Academician Valentin Soloviev of Russia, at right is Maurice Hilleman of the USA. Photographed at a meeting in Washington DC, USA, in 1966

John Bernal speaking in Moscow, 1962
John Bernal speaking in Moscow. Bernal (1901-1971) was a gifted physicist, chemist and biologist. He pioneered many techniques in X-ray crystallography and the determination of molecular structures

Daguerres Discovery
Daguerres discovery of an effective permanent photographic process, is announced by Arago to the Academy of Sciences in Paris. Date: 10 August 1839

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"Exploring the Art of Symposium: A Journey through Ancient Gatherings" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of symposiums, where intellectual discussions, entertainment, and revelry intertwined. From ancient Greece to Roman times, these gatherings were a hallmark of society's elite. In Socrates seeking Alcibiades in the house of a Hetaera (1875), we witness a scene filled with intrigue as Socrates searches for his pupil amidst the company of courtesans. The oil on canvas painting captures the essence of these exclusive gatherings. Another glimpse into this fascinating world comes from Two young men being entertained by Hetairai during a Symposium (c. 1796). This copper engraving showcases the allure and charm that hetairai brought to such occasions, captivating their guests with music, dance, and conversation. The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner at Soyers Symposium takes us to 19th-century London. In this engraving, we see how even modern societies embraced the concept of symposiums as venues for both intellectual discourse and social reform. Turning our attention to ancient artifacts, an Attic Red-figure Vase with Symposium Scene (505-500 BC) transports us directly into an Athenian gathering. The intricate details on this ceramic piece depict banqueters engaged in lively conversations while enjoying wine-filled cups. A Corinthian krater adorned with banquet scenes from c. 590-575 BC offers another window into these festive occasions. Dancers entertain guests as they indulge in food and drink—a testament to the joyous atmosphere prevalent during symposiums. Moving forward in time but still steeped in tradition is the Sarcophagus of Muses—a Roman masterpiece crafted from marble. This exquisite artwork depicts muses engaging in conversation at what could be seen as an eternal symposium among divine beings. Herakles dining with Eurytios is portrayed on an Early Corinthian black-figure column-krater.