The ancient Greeks recorded their mythology on vase paintings, engraved
gems, and bronze and stone sculptures, offering depictions that often
predate any references to the myths in literature or recount
alternative, unfamiliar versions of these tales. In some cases, visual
art provides our only evidence of these myths, as there are no surviving
accounts in ancient Greek literature of stories such as the Fall of Troy
or Theseus and the Minotaur.
Art and Myth in Ancient Greece is a comprehensive survey of myth as it
appears in Greek art. This classic volume has been updated with text and
full-color images of more than three hundred scenes from Greek
sculptures, vases, and gems. Aiding in the identification of
mythological scenes and explaining chronological developments in style
and subject matter, this book is an essential reference for anyone
interested in the art, drama, poetry, or religion of ancient Greece.