depicts the procession of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, against walls and columns painted in Pompeiian red. All the figures in the frieze are shown on pedestals, and a second row of ...
and the Museum of Contemporary Art (Moca) have jointly acquired two works by Los Angeles-based artists from this year’s edition of Frieze: a mixed-media canvas by Edgar Arceneaux from the stand ...
Located in Regio IX of Pompeii, the residence housing the frieze has been named Casa del Tiaso, or House of Thiasus—the “thiasus” regularly being associated with Dionysus’s retinue and ...
At the center of the frieze, next to Dionysus’ companion Silenus, stands a woman. She is on the brink of being initiated into the mysteries of Dionysus, an ancient ritual using intoxicants to ...
one organization in talks about taking over the museum's operations is the History Museum at the Castle in downtown Appleton. "The History Museum at the Castle has had conversations with Winnebago ...
Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to 40–30 BC Latest dig began in early 2023 ROME, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life ...
It was unveiled at Pompeii recently and depicts the life of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, theatre, and celebrations. Archaeologists found it in the Reggio IX area of the ancient Roman city.
The world-famous site said it had excavated in recent weeks a nearly life-size frieze depicting the procession of Dionysus, the god of wine, painted on three sides of a large banquet room.