Religion and Art in Ancient Greece

The Religion of Ancient Greece by Jane Ellen Harrison. Harrison was a prominent classical scholar who extensively studied Greek religion and its connection to art mythology and culture. Her work delves into the religious practices beliefs and rituals of ancient Greece offering insights into how religion influenced various aspects of Greek life including art and literature. Another influential book on Greek art and religion is Greek Religion and Culture the Bible and the Ancient Near East by Jan Bremmer. This book explores the interplay between Greek religion and its cultural expressions including art and literature while also drawing comparisons and connections with other ancient Near Eastern religious traditions. While Ernest Arthur Gardner is known for his contributions to the field of art history including his book Greek Sculpture: A Catalogue he did not specifically write a book titled Religion and Art in Ancient Greece. However the topic of religions influence on Greek art and culture has been explored extensively by various scholars and the works mentioned above provide valuable insights into this relationship.