Lecture 15 - Macedonian art and archaeology

Question 1

Hill at Aegae first tomb

Answer 1

tomb of Persephone, Vergina (340 BCE). Wall paintings show the rape of Persephone by Hades. Painter used Fresco technique. We can see Demeter at the far end.

Question 2

Hill at Aegae second tomb

Answer 2

Tomb of Phillip II (340-310). It has two engaged Doric columns. It has a painted frieze on the top. Two rooms - sarcophagus of gold and niello larnax found. Silver oinochoe with head of Silenus. Chryselephantine shield showing Achilles and Penthesilea. Second chest found with gold and purple decorations.

Question 3

Kasta hill, Amphipolis tomb

Answer 3

Amphipolis served as the eastern commercial centre of Macedon. ‘Lion of Amphipolis’ found from 4th century BCE. Inhabitants could be Olympians. Inner shows Caryatids. Floor mosaic from chamber 2 shows rape of Persephone.