by Huffington, Arianna Stassinopoulos
First published 1983
Stassinopoulos presents the pantheon of ancient Greek deities through text paired with artwork by Francoise Gilot. The author examines the stories and significance of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Apollo, drawing connections between their mythological roles and human experience. Gilot's paintings, created as independent works rather than book illustrations, provide visual interpretations that complement the written exploration. Originally published by Harry N. Abrams in 1983, this edition reproduces over 65 of Gilot's paintings alongside Stassinopoulos's examination of divine figures who shaped Greek culture and continue to influence modern understanding of power, wisdom, and human nature.
Genres: art, greek-mythology, art-history, ancient
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: mythology
Setting: Greece
Period: Ancient
216 pages · Hardcover · Abrams