Heros: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece

Heroes play an integral role in all cultures, present and past. What makes a hero or heroin? How were they portrayed and worshiped? This exhibition of more than 100 objects will explore the inherent human need for heroes by using ancient Greek culture as a point of origin.

Greek history and mythology are rich in the variety of heroes represented in the arts. They were the object of cult, receiving sacrifices and offerings from worshipers who sought their intervention. Statues, reliefs, vases, bronzes and jewelry will be combined with literary quotes to illustrate the life cycle of heroes and heroines. Their tasks, adversaries, challenges, turning points and failures as well as their private moments will be represented.

The exhibition will feature objects from U.S. and European museums as well as pieces from the Walters collection.

Following the run at the Walters this exhibition will travel to the The Frist Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville from January 29 through April 25, 2010, the San Diego Museum of Art from May 22 through September 5, 2010 and the Onassis Cultural Center in New York City from Oct. 5, 2010-Jan. 3, 2011.

The Exhibit runs from October 11, 2009 – January 3, 2010 at The Walters Art Museum located at 600 North Charles Street in Mt. Vernon.

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