Culture and Power

By Luis Roman
  • Period: 2600 BCE to

    Culture and Power

  • 2575 BCE

    Great Pyramids of Giza

    Great Pyramids of Giza
    The Pyramids of Giza are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and an outstanding example of Egyptian engineering. They were built as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Their size and architectural precision are still impressive today.
  • 1500 BCE

    Bull-lapping fresco

    Bull-lapping fresco
    This fresco is found in the Palace of Knossos in Crete and depicts an ancient Minoan ritual. It shows men leaping over bulls, a symbolic activity representing strength and bravery. It is one of the most representative works of ancient Greek art.
  • 575 BCE

    Ishtar Gate

    Ishtar Gate
    This monumental gate was built in Babylon under King Nebuchadnezzar II. It was adorned with reliefs of animals like dragons and bulls, representing Babylonian deities. Today, a reconstruction is displayed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.
  • 350 BCE

    Theatre of Epidaurus

    Theatre of Epidaurus
    The Theatre of Epidaurus is one of the most well-preserved ancient Greek theatres, famous for its exceptional acoustics and symmetry. It was built in the 4th century BCE in the sanctuary of Asclepius in Epidaurus, and is still used for performances today. The theatre could seat up to 14,000 spectators and is a prime example of Greek architectural ingenuity.
  • 160 BCE

    Venus de Milo

    Venus de Milo
    This famous sculpture represents Aphrodite, the Roman goddess of love. It was discovered on the Greek island of Milos in 1820. It is recognized for its beauty and the missing arms, which add mystery to the piece.
  • 40 BCE

    Cleopatra

    Cleopatra
    Cleopatra VII was the last queen of Egypt, famous for her intelligence, beauty, and relationships with historical figures like Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Her reign marked the end of the Hellenistic period in Egypt and the country's integration into the Roman Empire.
  • 1452

    Leonardo da Vinci

    Leonardo da Vinci
    Leonardo was a Renaissance genius known for his talent in various fields such as painting, engineering, and anatomy. His most famous works include "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper," which revolutionized art and thinking during his time.
  • 1498

    The last Supper

    The last Supper
    The Last Supper, which revolutionized art with its composition and emotional depth. This painting depicts the moment when Jesus announces that one of his disciples will betray him, capturing the emotional reactions of the apostles. Its groundbreaking use of perspective draws the viewer's eye to Christ at the center, intensifying the emotional drama of the scene.

  • Romeo and Juliet

    Romeo and Juliet
    Romeo and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. The play tells the story of two young lovers from feuding families in Verona, whose love ultimately leads to tragic consequences. It has been adapted numerous times for stage, film, and other media, and remains one of the most enduring works in Western literature.

  • Don Quixote of La Mancha

    Don Quixote of La Mancha
    Miguel de Cervantes' masterpiece tells the story of the adventures of a mad knight, Don Quixote, who seeks to revive the medieval ideals of chivalry. It is a satire of nobility and reality, considered one of the most important novels in world literature.

  • An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump

    An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump
    This painting by Joseph Wright of Derby depicts a scientific experiment showing a group of people observing how a bird reacts when air is removed from a pump. It is a representation of the rise of experimental science during the Enlightenment.

  • Napoleon Bonaparte

    Napoleon Bonaparte
    Napoleon was a French military leader and emperor known for his political and military reforms. His ambition led him to conquer much of Europe, but his final defeat at Waterloo in 1815 ended his reign and restored the monarchy in France.

  • Chopin

    Chopin
    Frédéric Chopin was a Polish composer and pianist known for his unique style and ability to create emotionally deep music. His works, mainly for piano, include nocturnes, polonaises, mazurkas, and études, which remain popular worldwide.

  • Francisco Goya – The Execution of the Defenders of Madrid

    Francisco Goya – The Execution of the Defenders of Madrid
    This painting by Goya is one of the most powerful depictions of the brutality of war. It shows the execution of Spanish prisoners by French soldiers during the occupation of Spain in the Peninsular War.

  • Liberty Leading the People

    Liberty Leading the People
    This painting by Eugène Delacroix is an allegory of the July Revolution of 1830 in France. It depicts liberty personified as a woman leading revolutionary forces, holding a flag, symbolizing the fight for freedom and justice.

  • The Oxbow

    The Oxbow
    "The Oxbow" by Thomas Cole is a painting depicting the contrast between wild nature and cultivated land. It shows a river in a horseshoe shape, symbolizing the progress of civilization in contrast with the untouched wilderness.

  • Statue of Liberty

    Statue of Liberty
    The Statue of Liberty, designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, is a gift from France to the United States. It represents freedom and democracy and stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, welcoming immigrants arriving to the country.

  • Eiffel Tower

    Eiffel Tower
    The Eiffel Tower is a famous iron structure built for the 1889 Exposition Universal in Paris. Originally designed to be dismantled, it has become one of France's most iconic monuments and one of the most recognizable structures in the world.