Alexander the Great - Dimitris Pandermalis

Few figures in history have left a legacy of such unparalleled
achievements as Alexander the Great. This catalogue sheds light
on the legend of Alexander the Great and explores the historical
and cultural context of this celebrated figure in Greek history.
During his reign, Alexander united the warring City States of
Greece, conquered the Persian Empire, and expanded the reign of
his empire to the borders of India.
While the exhibition included depictions of Alexander, it also
painted a vivid portrait of Macedonian life through ancient
artifacts of the time. Unique to this catalogue is full
illustration and commentary on a collection of rare and precious
artifacts recently excavated in Vergina from the tomb of an
ancient queen known as "The Lady of Aigai". These finds -
including gold plates, golden fibulae, an ornate set of matching
gold jewelry, and decorations from a dress - attest to the
elegant and lavish lifestyle of the ancient Macedonian
noblewomen.
Contributors to the exhibition catalogue include, in addition to
the curator, Frank L. Holt, Professor of History, University of
Houston; Polyxeni Adam-Veleni, Director, 27th Ephorate of
Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, Hellenic Ministry of
Culture; Angeliki Kottaridi, Archaeologist, 17th Ephorate of
Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, Hellenic Ministry of
Culture; Maria Lilibaki-Akamati, Director, 17th Ephorate of
Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, Hellenic Ministry of
Culture; Eleni Trakosopoulou, Director, 16th Ephorate of
Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, Hellenic Ministry of
Culture; and Maria Tsimibidou-Avloniti, Archaeologist, 16th
Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities, Hellenic
Ministry of Culture.