Pages in category "Paintings based on the Iliad" The following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

Nov 2, 2022 · Written around 800 BC, roughly four hundred years after the Trojan War is believed to have taken place, Homer’s Iliad is one of the oldest complete works of literature still read today.

Oct 11, 2024 · Homer’s The Iliad, which recounts the fabled story of the Trojan War, is perhaps the most famous of ancient Greek literary works. Its subject matter is rousing and electrifying yet also profoundly human. It is a tale of war and conflict but also of love and loss.

Dec 14, 2013 · Given its central role in Ancient Greek culture, various poignant moments in Homer's The Iliad can be found on the drinking cups, water jars, mixing bowls, vases, plates, jugs, friezes, mosaics, and frescoes of ancient art.

Oct 17, 2024 · The Iliad’s enduring influence on art is a testament to its universal themes and compelling narratives. From ancient pottery to contemporary digital art, the epic continues to inspire artists and provoke thought across disciplines.

Dec 7, 2013 · The gods regularly interfere with the Trojan War and the fate of various Achaean and Trojan warriors. In the following slideshow, images from Barry B. Powell’s new free verse translation of The Iliad by Homer illustrate the gods’ various appearances and roles throughout the …

Title: The Iliad. Author: Homer (Greek, active 13th or 8th century BCE) Translator: Alexander Pope (British, 1688–1744) Publisher: F. J. Du Roveray (London) Illustrator: Henry Fuseli (Swiss, Zürich 1741–1825 London) Illustrator: Henry Singleton (British, London 1766–1839 London) Illustrator: Thomas Stothard (British, London 1755–1834 ...

Jul 6, 2024 · Homer singing illiad at gate of Athens, painting, art gallery, Nottingham castle, uk castle, uk .jpg 4,096 × 2,304; 3.31 MB

Aug 14, 2013 · Few artists have done more to enchant generations of children with storytelling than wife-and-husband duo Alice and Martin Provensen, whose vibrant mid-century illustrations span everything from classic fairy tales to an homage to William Blake.

The Iliad tells the story of the last years of the Trojan War. Set on the western coast of modern day Turkey, the city of Troy has been under attack from the Greek armies, lead by Agamemnon, for almost 10 years. The war started after Paris of Troy stole Helen from her husband Menelaus.