Greek Arts & Culture
Ancient Greek culture was one of the foundations of Western civilization – but the story doesn’t end there. Modern Greek arts and culture are still shaping ideas worldwide.
Interesting Articles
- Ceramic Art in Ancient Greece – Cathy Dimitriou
- A Tribute to Grandmother Lela Carayannis (German invasion of Crete) – George Pararas-Carayannis
- The Treaty of London for Greek Independence, July 6, 1827
- Hot Cross Buns – The Greek Connection – James D. Georgiles
- The Greeks Crucible of Civilization
- 500 Years of Greek Printing – James D. Georgiles
- Greek Women and Philanthropy – James D. Georgiles
- The Olympic Story – James D. Georgiles
- Bank of Canada Favours Greek Currency – James D. Georgiles
Links
- Greece – A Cultural Profile – very interesting publication put out by Citizenship and Immigration Canada about Greece
- Hellenic Culture – Hellenic Ministry of Culture
Photo Gallery
Local Greek Artists
Dina Egar
Born in Sparta, Greece and now lives in Ottawa, she has enjoyed a successful career in watercolours, oil, and collage. Read More
Georgette Kambani
As a member of many artistic and cultural organizations, she has organized projects, coordinated activities and presented workshops in schools and studios. Read More
Katerina Mertikas
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, born in Tripoli, Greece 1957. Her highly stylized art leaves one with a smile. Read More
Stella Kerkinos-Ohan
Studied Architecture, Law and Sociology. Her work is to be found in a number of private collections in Canada and abroad. Read More
Christos Pantieras
His installation and mixed media works are created from the accumulation of invested acts of repetition as a means to regain traces of lost interaction. Read More
Cathy Rovithi-Dimitriou
Born in Crete, Greece, where she received her primary and secondary education. She started painting at the age of 23 with minimal professional instruction. Read More
