Hellénistiques
Hellénistiques refers to the period of ancient Greek history and culture that followed the Classical era, beginning with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE and lasting until the Roman conquest of the eastern Mediterranean, typically marked by the Battle of Actium in 31 BCE. This era witnessed the widespread dissemination of Greek language, art, architecture, and political ideas throughout Alexander's vast empire, which stretched from Greece to northwestern India.
Key characteristics of the Hellenistic period include the rise of large, successor kingdoms, often ruled by
Hellenistic art and architecture are known for their increased naturalism, emotional intensity, and dramatic compositions, departing