Vestiges of an ancient Greek art form, preserved by catastrophe

Vestiges of an ancient Greek art form, preserved by catastrophe

Hellenic Artistry
Hellenic Artistry
23 Video Views·Oct 17, 2025

Fewer than 200 bronze sculptures from the Hellenistic era -- a period that began more than 2,000 years ago -- survive today. About a quarter of those are gathered in an exhibit at the National Gallery of Art called "Power and Pathos," which offers a view into the spread of ancient Greek culture around the world, and the rise of a new art form. Jeffrey Brown reports.

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