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Lintel of Temple A at Prinias, Early Archaic Greek stone relief (650–600 BC) with enthroned goddesses and panther frieze, Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

Temple A at Prinias

May 13, 2026
by Amalia Spiliakou Ancient Greek ArtTeaching Resources

Temple A at Prinias (7th century BC) is an early Greek temple combining megaron-style architecture with pioneering Daedalic sculptural decoration, reflecting experimentation in Archaic Greek art and design.

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The so-called "Korai Pit" northwest of the Erechtheion in the Acropolis of Athens, 1909 photo

Peplos Kore

July 8, 2022
by Amalia Spiliakou Ancient Greek ArtTeaching Resources

The Peplos Kore, discovered in the Acropolis “Perserschutt,” is a richly painted Archaic Greek statue of a young woman whose formal pose, elaborate drapery, and uncertain identity—possibly a votive figure or goddess like Artemis—reflect early experimentation with representation, colour, and sacred imagery in Greek sculpture.

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Kritios Boy, 480  BC, Marble from the island of Paros, Height: 116.7 m, Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece

Teaching with the Kritios Boy

July 26, 2021
by Amalia Spiliakou Ancient Greek ArtTeaching Resources

The Kritios Boy — a masterpiece of the Severe Style — revolutionized Greek sculpture with its subtle weight shift and solemn naturalism, possibly portraying a Panathenaic athlete or the hero Theseus himself.

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Lady of Auxerre and the Daughter of Eleutherna

Daughters of Eleutherna

October 10, 2020
by Amalia Spiliakou Ancient Greek ArtTeaching Resources

The “Daughters of Eleutherna,” as named by Nicholas Chr. Stampolidis, embody the Daedalic style’s striking frontality and stylization. Displayed at the Museum of Cycladic Art, they inspire inquiry-based learning through visual exploration and dialogue.

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