Before You Leave Antiquity

The Greek and Roman collections remind us that: - Beauty has many definitions across time - Humans have always sought perfection while embracing imperfection - Cultural exchange enriches all civilizations - Art preserves not just images but values - The past speaks directly to the present

As you leave these galleries, remember that you're part of this continuing story. The questions these artists asked—about beauty, power, love, death, and meaning—remain our questions. Their attempts to answer through art inspire us to keep creating, thinking, and wondering.

Next: Discover the sublime beauty of Islamic art, where mathematics becomes poetry and devotion creates paradise on earth.# Part 3: The Collections - Islamic Art