Egypt, Greece, and Rome
Journey to the Ancient World
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Egypt, Greece, and Rome: These three ancient civilizations have greatly influenced Western politics, philosophy, mathematics-and, indeed, art. For thousands of years, artists have drawn inspiration from the subjects these ancients portrayed, and the styles in which they portrayed them. Presented here is an introduction to these cultures through objects in the Cleveland Museum of Art collection.