bull leaping from the palace at knossos

displayed palace prestige in the minoan captial

lion gate

placed at the main entrance to intimidate and impress visitors

geometric krater

marked a public grave to showcase elite status

calf bearer

displayed in a sacred complex for athena and visitors to see

achillies and ajax playing a dice game

inspired young athletes in a training space

propylaia

it serves as a boundary or transition point

erechtheion

built on the scared spot where athena and poseidon competed for athens

doryphoros

displayed in athletic centers to inspire athletes toward physical and moral excellence

eirene holding child plutos

placed in the civic center to remind citizens of the political and economic benefits of peace

theater of epidauros

situated within a major sanctuary to integrate physical healing with cultural enrichment

old market woman

displayed in private gardens or sacred sactuaries to showcase realistic genre art

laocoon and his sons

placed in imperial spaces as a masterpiece showcasing, elite taste and connections