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Walker Gallery
This exhibition considers the representation of contests in ancient art.
Selected Works
Greek, Fragment of a Black-Figure Neck Amphora, 575–550 BCE, terracotta.
About
This exhibition considers the representation of contests in ancient art. With works drawn from the Museum’s permanent collection, it examines various forms of competitive interaction between individuals in ancient Greece, Rome, and elsewhere in the ancient world. Depictions of sporting events, musical competitions, and gladiatorial contests take center stage in this exhibition.