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The cultural significance of Nike on Athenian red-figure vases from 500-400 BCE
Thesis (MA)--Stellenbosch University, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/134734 The cultural significance of Nike on Athenian red-figure vases from 500-400 BCE Nefdt, Jana Andrea Masters, Samantha Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Ancient Studies. Vase-painting, Greek -- Themes, motives Vases, Red-figured Mythology, Greek in art Pottery, Ancient UCTD Thesis (MA)--Stellenbosch University, 2025. Nefdt, J. A. 2025. The cultural significance of Nike on Athenian red-figure vases from 500-400 BCE. Unpublished masters thesis. Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University [online]. Available: https://scholar.sun.ac.za/items/983be468-bd69-4944-88a6-5a051de46678 ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study examines the significance of Nike, the goddess of victory, in ancient Greek culture through the analysis of 5th-century BCE red-figure vase paintings. Nike, a prominent figure in Greek mythology, embodies the ideals of success and triumph, making her a major subject in numerous artistic depictions. The analysis compares Nike's representations to three thematic groups: Nike with deities, Nike with mortals, and Nike alone. Each category offers unique insights into her influence and the cultural traditions celebrating victory, highlighting Nike's connections to divine and human experiences. Depictions of Nike and deities emphasise her role in granting favour and success in athletic competitions and warfare, illustrating the intertwining of religious beliefs and societal desires. Scenes featuring Nike with mortals reveal how individuals sought her blessing, underscoring the importance of victory in both personal and collective contexts. Lastly, representations of Nike alone emphasise her symbolic significance, embodying the concept of success as an ideal to be pursued. This research examines these artistic portrayals to highlight the themes of triumph and the desire for excellence in classical Greece. Furthermore, it demonstrates how everyday artefacts can enhance our understanding of the interplay between daily life and mythology, enhancing our knowledge of ancient Greek culture. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Geen opsomming beskikbaar nie. Masters 2026-01-06T06:55:50Z 2026-01-06T06:55:50Z 2025-12 Thesis https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/134734 Stellenbosch University 157 pages : illustrations application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Vase-painting, Greek -- Themes, motives Vases, Red-figured Mythology, Greek in art Pottery, Ancient UCTD Nefdt, Jana Andrea The cultural significance of Nike on Athenian red-figure vases from 500-400 BCE |
| title | The cultural significance of Nike on Athenian red-figure vases from 500-400 BCE |
| title_full | The cultural significance of Nike on Athenian red-figure vases from 500-400 BCE |
| title_fullStr | The cultural significance of Nike on Athenian red-figure vases from 500-400 BCE |
| title_full_unstemmed | The cultural significance of Nike on Athenian red-figure vases from 500-400 BCE |
| title_short | The cultural significance of Nike on Athenian red-figure vases from 500-400 BCE |
| title_sort | cultural significance of nike on athenian red figure vases from 500 400 bce |
| topic | Vase-painting, Greek -- Themes, motives Vases, Red-figured Mythology, Greek in art Pottery, Ancient UCTD |
| url | https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/134734 |
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