Olympic Victor Monuments and Greek Athletic Art

A study of how the ancient Greeks commemorated their victorious athletes in sculpture and monument, tracing the meeting point of sport, religion and art in the classical world.

At a glance The victorious athlete of the ancient Greek games was not merely a champion but a figure… What it's about This study examines the statues and memorials erected to celebrate… It considers how victory was recorded and honoured, how sculptors represented the… Themes At its heart lies the ancient union of body and spirit, athletics and worship…

This study examines the statues and memorials erected to celebrate winners at the great athletic festivals of ancient Greece, and the tradition of athletic art that grew up around them.