 Anonymous, Greco-Roman from Hellenistic East Head of a Goddess, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. Marble 11" x 8-1/4" x 9-1/2" Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David K. Wilson 1969.014 | |
Egyptian, Etruscan, & Greek Art at Vanderbilt American Art | European Art | Asian Art | African, Pre-Columbian, & Oceanic Art | Kress Study Collection Vanderbilt's selective collection of works from Egypt, Etruria, and Greece features excellent examples from these periods that have proven invaluable for instructional purposes. The decorated ceramic wares and an exemplary terra cotta antefix from Etruria bring to life the craftsmanship and decorative architectural devices of that culture. The equally effective marble Head of a Goddess conveys firsthand the idealism and balanced proportions favored in classical Greece, contrasting with the distinctive style seen in the Egyptian relief of a human head also found in the collection. These objects provide an historical base for Vanderbilt's collection of western art while serving the significant function of informing students of the modes of expression in such ancient civilizations. Back to Fine Arts Gallery Collections screen
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