Pages in category "Paintings based on the Iliad" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.

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.

The Iliad (/ ˈ ɪ l i ə d / ⓘ; [1] Ancient Greek: Ἰλιάς, romanized: Iliás, ; lit. ' [a poem] about Ilion (Troy) ') is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences.

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.

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

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.

The Iliad and Odyssey of Homer, Engraved From the Compositions of John Flaxman, Sculptor, Rome

Completed in 1978 and collectively titled Fifty Days at Iliam, the works evoke incidents from Homer's epic poem in Twombly's characteristic synthesis of words and images. The ten large …

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.