27/01/2025
Visit to the national gallery
On the occasion of our visit to the National Gallery, we would like to present to you the exhibition on democracy. In addition, we would like to say a few words about democracy in a more general context.
Democracy Through Art :
A Visual Journey of Freedom and Expression
What is Dictatorship?
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Dictatorship is a form of government where power is held by one person or a small group, without the people’s involvement. Freedoms are limited, and decisions are made arbitrarily, often using violence and control.
What is Revolution?
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Revolution for democracy is a protest against systems that limit people's freedoms and rights. It is often a fight for freedom, equality, and the right to take part in political decisions, aiming to restore or strengthen democratic values.
Democracy means that people have the power to make decisions. It is about freedom, equality, and participation, giving everyone a voice and the right to be heard.
What is Democracy?
Ancient Greece Democracy
Konstantinos Parthenis Head of Athena, 1924,
Colored crayons and tempera on paper, 36 x 33.8 cm. Bequest of Aristovoulis V. Loprestis @ National Gallery
The "Child of Critias" (490-480 BC), marble, Acropolis Museum.�A landmark work in the history of sculpture, since it is the first in which the body is no longer rendered statically. It appears natural, as if it were alive and existing. The smile still forms the arc of the "archaic grin". The hair, well combed, is braided around the head.
Ancient Greece Democracy
Kouros of Sounion. 610-600 BC ,�National Archaeological Museum
Just as the Kouros figures began to move and more accurately depict the human form, the Parthenon and its sculptures also reflect the idea of a lively, dynamic, and active society of citizens. The harmony in the movement of the Kouros aligns with the balance and proportion of the Parthenon, which was considered the ultimate architectural standard.�In both cases, art becomes a vehicle for ideas — of freedom, individuality, and collective expression. This demonstrates that art was not merely an aesthetic experience but also a form of political and social expression�
Ancient Greece Democracy
Art and Democracy
Artists use their work to share ideas, make people reflect, and inspire change. Their art helps us understand democracy, human rights, freedom, and how to create a fair society for everyone.
La Grece originale – Alexis Akrithakis
This 1967 artwork shows Greece during a time of political unrest. The artist uses colors and shapes to express feelings about democracy, freedom, and the challenges people faced.
Democracy and Human Rights
Everyone has the right to participate in the government of their country, either directly or through freely elected representatives.
Everyone has the right to join public services in their country under equal conditions.
Tassos (Alevizos Anastasios) Angela Davis, 1972 Woodcut on paper, 95 x 53 cm. National