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Archaic age Etruscan flask preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

Archaic bronze knob with mask of Acheloos preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums

Crater with Hermes carrying Dionysus and Silenus, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Crater Classical

Etruscan bucchero pitcher with sphinxes preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums

Ancient lock, Museo Artistico Industriale, Rome Rome Museo Artistico Industriale. Date of Photograph:1932

Monument of the cardinal Girolamo Basso of the Rovere in the church of Saint Maria of the People in Rome, Masterpiece finished by Andrea Sansovino, a form of the trinity arches

The central nave of the Church of Santa Maria in Domnica (also called la Navicella), Rome. Rome Church of Santa Maria in Domnica. Nave Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The interior of the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, Rome. Rome Church of Santa Maria idegli Angeli Church Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Four large Roman niches located in Piazza del Mercato Vecchio in Todi Todi Piazza del Mercato Vecchio Niche Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1931

Holy water stoup, in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta on the island of Torcello, Venice Venice Island of Torcello, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Sculpture Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

The Chapel of the Tomb of St. Anthony, inside St. Anthony's Basilica in Padua Padua St. Anthony's Basilica, Chapel of the Tomb of St

The second cloister of the Basilica di San Vitale in Ravenna Ravenna Cloister Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Detail of the main faade of the Palazzo dell'Universit in Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1925

The Judgment of Solomon; bronze bas-relief by Bartolomeo Bellano, located on one of the presbytery walls in St. Anthony's Basilica, Padua Padua St

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Inner courtyard of the University of Padua, known as the B Padua University of Padua, courtyard Courtyard Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the crypt of the Church of San Martino ai Monti, Rome. The real decoration of the environment is due to the restoration work of Pietro da Cortona

Detail of the rear faade of Palazzo Farnese, Rome Rome Building - Facade High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A second floor window facing the courtyard of Palazzo Farnese, Rome Rome Palazzo Farnese, courtyard Courtyard High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Entrance to the garden of Palazzo del Grillo, Rome Rome Palazzo del Grillo. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Study for a frieze with putti and satyrs. Drawing by Lattanzio Gambara, preserved in the Royal Library, Turin Turin Royal Library Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Capital taken from the Forum of Trajan. Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateran Museum Capital Trajanic Period

Fragments of sarcophagi and ornaments preserved in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Frieze, Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Candelabrum with figure of Hercules, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Candelabrum Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Base, dating back to the Imperial Period, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Foundation Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The Sala dei Legisti in the Collegio del Cambio, Perugia, decorated by Giampietro Zuccari. Perugia Collegio del Cambio, Sala dei Legisti Stall Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bas-relief with vegetal friezes, Petriano Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Petriano Museum Low Relief, Basrelief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The twelve Apostles, drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Church door, destroyed, of Santa Margherita. It is characterized by columns with capitals and is surmounted by triple frieze

Tapestry with the Presentation of the Virgin Mary to the Temple; work by the Anversa Workshop located in the counter facade of the Cathedral of Como

Detail of a pilaster of the Door of Rana in the Cathedral of Como. Fantastic animals and two youths holding up thuribles are visible

View of the romanesque lower part of the Cathedral of Foggia. Foggia Piazza De Sanctis Church - Facade Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Rear faade of Villa Belgioioso, Royal, Milan. Between the windows are reliefs with mythological subjects by Parini. A statue of a pagan divinity crowns the faade of the balustrade

View of the Ballroom of Villa Belgioioso, later the Royal palace, Milan. The interior is furnished in a neoclassic style. Giuseppe Parini suggested the themes for the interior dcor

Two windows with two lights of the palace of the Senate in Pinerolo. Pinerolo Building Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Portrait of a person in high uniform under a large window of the Tabularium on Campidoglio in Rome. In the background, the ruins of the temple of Vespasiano in the Roman Forum are visible

Fragments of capitals and ornamentation, in the former Lateran Museum, Rome Rome Lateran Museum. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Candelabrum, called "Barberini" preserved in the Gallery of Statues of the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani

19th century reconstruction of an Etruscan temple in the Villa Giulia garden, Rome Rome Villa Giulia, garden Temple Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Monumento to Cardinal Antionio Venier, work attributed to the circle of Isaia da Pisa, basilica of San Clemente in Rome. Rome Basilica of S

Monumento to Cardinal Bartolomeo Reverella, work by Giovanni Dalmata and his assistants, basilica of S.Clemente, Rome. Rome Basilica of S

Candelabrum preserved in the Gallery of Statues, Vatican Museums, Vatican City. State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani, Gallery of the statues Candelabrum Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period

Tomb of Cardinal Pietro Ferricci in the cloister of the Church of S. Maria sopra Minerva, Rome, work attributed to Mino de Fiesole. Rome Church of S

Tomb of Cardinal Domenico Capranica in the Church of S. Maria sopra Minerva, Rome, work of the school of Bregno. The prone figure of the deceased is placed in an architectural frame decorated with

Etruscan fragments and decorations, at the National Museum of Rome, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome Low Relief, Basrelief, Sarcophagus Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

Detail of cloister with arcades of the Church of San Bernardino, in Bergamo Bergamo Church of San Bernardino, Cloister Cloister Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Modegnani-Ghisalberti palace at Lodi. Lodi via XX Settembre Building Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915 - 1920 ca

Fragment of Roman trabeation and moulding, with a frieze representing a series of bucrania, pateras, jugs and other sacrificial rite items, in the Tabularium, in Rome

View of the staircase which from the Tabularium leads to one of the fortified towers of the Senate Palace. In the arcade before, the ruins of a trabeation

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"Frieze: A Window into Ancient Art and Architecture" From the intricate metope of the Parthenon marbles, depicting a fierce battle between mythical creatures, to the grandeur of Athena's triumph over the giant Alcyoneus on the Pergamon Altar, friezes have long been an essential part of artistic expression. In Greece, at the Knossos Minoan Palace in Crete, a captivating frieze showcases three women gracefully adorned with vibrant garments. Meanwhile, Egyptian art reveals a relief featuring a bee—a powerful symbol representing Lower Egypt. Transporting us to ancient Rome, we witness athletes engaging in intense boxing matches while donning leather gloves. The view of Lincoln Cathedral from the North West captures its majestic beauty through an intricately designed frieze. Venturing further across continents, we encounter El Castillo's towering 130ft high frieze at Xunantunich Ruins in San Ignacio, Belize. Its detailed carvings immerse us in Mayan culture and history. The Dance of Death comes alive through tempera on stone within a choir setting—an eerie yet mesmerizing depiction that captivates viewers with its haunting symbolism. Architecture itself finds representation within friezes as well. Engravings by Charles Lawrie beautifully illustrate different orders of architecture—showcasing their unique characteristics and styles. Lastly, we are transported to Petra's Al Khazneh Temple in Jordan where another stunning frieze awaits our gaze. Here Hephaistos and goddess Eos ride together atop a magnificent horse—a testament to both craftsmanship and mythology intertwining seamlessly. Friezes serve as portals connecting us to ancient civilizations' stories and beliefs—each one offering glimpses into their rich cultural heritage. Through these remarkable works of art adorning walls and monuments worldwide, we can appreciate humanity's enduring fascination with creativity throughout history.