The essence of Aphrodite's power was her ability to provoke desire. Sexual allure was long an intrinsic aspect of Aphrodite, and erotic pleasures were referred to as ta Aphrodisia, "the business of ...

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Take your students into the world of Greek and Roman myths—ancient stories about heroes, monsters, gods, and goddesses. Seven activities introduce students to these stories and their characters ...

The activities in this self-guided tour of the Museum at the Getty Center explore different aspects of the idea of power and how artists have represented and been inspired by this idea for hundreds of ...

Joan Aruz examines the history and endurance of the Palmyrene people in “Palmyra: Caravan City and Cultural Crossroads.” ...

Is research in stone conservation “on the rocks?” This volume, part of the Research in Conservation series, offers an in-depth critical appraisal of the status of stone conservation research today, ...

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Image: 18.7 × 18.7 cm (7 3/8 × 7 3/8 in.)Mount: 35.6 × 27.9 cm (14 × 11 in.) ...

Image: 26.5 × 34.4 cm (10 7/16 × 13 9/16 in.)Sheet: 27.8 × 36 cm (10 15/16 × 14 3/16 in.) (Verso) wet stamp in dark blue ink, at upper center: "CREDIT PHOTO BY / WEEGEE / THE FAMOUS [encircled]" ...

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