Legends and myths of ancient Greece and ancient Rome. Kun N., Neakhardt A.

Legends and myths of ancient Greece and ancient Rome for more than one millennium fascinate humanity with its harsh beauty. Their plots and images full of harmony and greatness are the key to understanding works of art from antiquity to the present day, the foundation of any education. Back in 1914, Nikolai Albertovich Kun retold the ancient Greek epic for the gymnasium students, and since then no one has been able to surpass him in the beauty and clarity of the syllable. Later, Alexandra Alexandrovna Neakhardt complemented his work with stories about the gods and heroes of ancient Rome. Illustrations from the “Picture Atlas of World History”, released by the famous printing house of Wolf in 1865, are perfectly suitable for these texts. Atlas artist relied on classic images, so do not be surprised if you find out in his works the best examples of ancient sculpture and painting.