Ancient Crossroads: The Intersection of the Greek, Roman, and Asian Worlds

Teacher WorkshopThe Art Institute of Chicago

March 16, 2013

Pair of Protomes Fashioned in the Shape of the Forepart of GriffinsGreek, probably Samos, 625/575 B.C.Bronze and bone or ivoryArt Institute of Chicago 1994.38.1-2

Bust of AthenaRoman, 2nd Century A.D.MarblePrivate Collection

Cultural Exchange

Statuette of a Striding FigureProto-Elamite or Mesopotamian, 3000/2800 B.C.CopperPrivate Collection

Relief with Buddha Shakyamuni Meditating in the Indrashala Cave (top) and Buddha Dipankara (bottom)Pakistan, Gandharan region, Kushan Period, 2nd/3rd century A.D.Gray schistGift of James W. and Marilyn Alsdorf

Everyday Life

White Ground Column KraterGreek, Attica, c.510 B.C.Terracotta, black-figure techniqueAnonymous Loan

Volute Krater (Mixing Bowl)Greek, Apulia, c.330 B.C.Attributed to the Underworld PainterTerracotta, decorated in the red-figure techniquePrivate collection

CistaEtruscan, Praenestine, late 4th century B.C.BronzeThe Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago

Fragment of a Painted WallRoman, mid-1st century A.D.Plaster and PigmentThe Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago

Coclearia (Spoon for Snails or Eggs), from the Tivoli TreasureRoman, 50 B.C.SilverThe Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago

Panel Portrait of a WomanRoman, Egypt, 55/70 A.D.Wood, wax, pigments, and goldCollection of Susan and Lewis Manilow

Panel Portrait of a ManRoman, Egypt, c. 80-140 A.D.Wood, wax, pigments, and goldCollection of Susan and Lewis Manilow

Projecta CasketRoman, c. 380 A.D.Silver and goldThe British Museum, London