Department of Greek and Roman Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A Journey Through Ancient Civilizations
Origins and Legacy of Greek Art
The Department of Greek and Roman Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art houses an extensive collection that traces the evolution of art in the ancient world. Greek art, with its origins in the Cycladic and Minoan civilizations, laid the foundation for Western classical art. The department's collection showcases the rich artistic traditions of Greece, spanning from the early Bronze Age to the Hellenistic period.
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