300s Bc Collection

PANC2A-00023
Wedding of Alexander the Great and Statira. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Plato and Aristotle shown in a bas-relief titled " Logic" by Giotto on the doors of the Campanile, Florence. 19th-century photograph

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A manuscript of Demosthenes copied by hand in the tenth century. Color lithograph reproduction, 19th century

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Map of the empire of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Alexanders army prepares to destroy Persepolis
Thais suggests that Alexander burn Persepolis, capitol of Persia, in 331 BC. Hand-colored halftone ireproduction of a 19th-century llustration

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Alexander the Great. Hand-colored 19th-century halftone reproduction of a statue

Pharos, the lighthouse of ancient Alexandria
Harbor and lighthouse of ancient Alexandria, a great center of Hellenistic culture and trade. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Gracchi of ancient Rome
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, Roman tribunes known as The Gracchi, 2nd century BC. Digitally colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

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Bust of Plato. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut

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Alexander the Great discovering the body of Darius, King of Persia. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration by Gustave Dore

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Alexander the Great at the temple of Apis in Memphis, ancient Egypt. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Alexander the Great marrying Roxane
Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Alexandrian Library in ancient times
Scholars using the great library of Alexandria, Egypt, circa 300-200 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Nikias active 300s BC painter painting Watercolor
Nikias, active in the 300s BC, painter, painting, Watercolor and gouache on parchment

Protogenes active 300s BC painter painting Watercolor
Protogenes, active in the 300s BC, painter, painting, Watercolor and gouache on parchment

Praxiteles active 300s BC sculptor painting Watercolor
Praxiteles, active in the 300s BC, sculptor, painting, Watercolor and gouache on parchment

Negroid Hermaphrodite 300s BC Greece 4th Century BC
Negroid Hermaphrodite, 300s BC. Greece, 4th Century BC. Painted terracotta; overall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)

Lekythos 300s BC Greece Attic 4th Century BC
Lekythos, 300s BC. Greece, Attic, 4th Century BC. Painted white-ground terracotta; overall: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)

Womans Head 300s BC Greece Sicily 4th Century BC
Womans Head, 300s BC. Greece, Sicily (?), 4th Century BC. Terracotta; overall: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.)

Gravestone Form Lekythos 300s BC Greece Athens
Gravestone in the Form of a Lekythos, 300s BC. Greece, Athens, 4th Century BC. Marble; overall: 53.7 cm (21 1/8 in.)

Bell Krater 300s BC Greece Apulia 4th Century BC
Bell Krater, 300s BC. Greece, Apulia, 4th Century BC. Red-figure terracotta; overall: 30.5 cm (12 in.)

Fibula Pin 300s BC Italy Etruscan 4th Century BC
Fibula (Pin), 300s BC. Italy, Etruscan, 4th Century BC. Gold; overall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)

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Alexander the Greats siege of Gaza, 332 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Demosthenes rehearsing near ancient Athens
Demosthenes practicing oratory on the seacoast of ancient Greece. Hand-colored photogravure of an illustration by Jules Lecomte du Nouy

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King Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great. Hand-colored 17th-century engraving

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King Porus of India surrenders to Alexander the Great, 326 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th century illustration

Plato
Portrait of Plato. Hand-colored engraving from the 17th century

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Soldiers paying final tribute to the dying Alexander the Great in Babylon, 323 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Alexander the Great laying out the city of Alexandria in ancient Egypt, 332 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Apulian Red-Figure Chous (Shape 3); Attributed to near the Black Fury Group, Greek (Apulian), active early 300s B.C.; South Italy, Apulia, Europe; about 360 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 16.8 x Diam

Fragment of an Apulian Red-Figure Bell Krater; Black Fury Group, Greek (Apulian), active early 300s B.C.; South Italy, Apulia

PANC2A-00020
Charge of the Persians scythe chariots against the army of Alexander the Great. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Alexander the Great leading the Greek army building a causeway during the siege of Tyre, 332 BC. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration

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Alexanders charge at Granicus, defeating the Persians, 334 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Aristotle instructing the young Alexander the Great. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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In the 300s BC, a pivotal era in history unfolded, shaping the world as we know it today. It was a time of great intellectual and political upheaval, with influential figures such as Plato and Aristotle leading the way in philosophical thought (PANC2A-00023). Their teachings laid the foundation for Western philosophy and continue to inspire generations. Meanwhile, on another front (PANC2A-00033), Alexander's army prepared to destroy Persepolis, marking a significant turning point in ancient warfare. This conquest would establish Alexander the Great as one of history's most formidable military leaders. Back in Rome (PANC2A-00037), the Gracchi emerged as prominent figures advocating for social reform. These brothers fought against inequality and championed land redistribution policies that challenged traditional power structures. Amidst these transformative events, Pharos stood tall (PANC2A-00003) - an architectural marvel known as "the lighthouse of ancient Alexandria. " Its towering presence guided sailors through treacherous waters while symbolizing human ingenuity and technological advancement. However, not all stories from this period were triumphant. The assassination of Philip of Macedon (PANC2A-00122) sent shockwaves throughout Greece and altered its political landscape forever. This act marked both an end and a new beginning for Macedonian rule. As we reflect on these historical moments (PANC2A-00056), we are reminded that our present is intricately connected to our past. The ideas born during this era continue to shape our understanding of politics, philosophy, architecture, and warfare even today (PANC2A-00060). The 300s BC serve as a reminder that within tumultuous times lie opportunities for progress and transformation. From brilliant minds like Plato and Aristotle to grand conquerors like Alexander the Great.