Ebook: The glory that was Greece : Greek art and archaeology

The ancient Greeks' intensely creative spark manifested itself in, among other things, the arts: in architecture with the creation of temples for the gods, theaters for assembly and entertainment, and tombs for the dead; in sculpture that depicted the divine ideal and human frailty; and in painting that illustrated the simple patterns of daily life, the poignancy of death, and the fickleness of the gods.