that it was only in the late Hellenistic period, under Roman influence, that Greek portraits exhibited a wide range of styles, including descriptive realism; and second, that in most cases, one can ...

The Pergamon Museum is a remarkable institution at the heart of Berlin, celebrating Greek culture and architecture.

"The Buddhist art of Gandhara has amazed and puzzled modern observers since its rediscovery in the 19th century, for the ...