In Greek mythology the Elysee was known as an enchanted place in the underworld where the souls of heroes and virtuous men could rest. The world of the living which we inhabit also has its own versions of this alluring space; there is the famous Champs Elysees Avenue in Paris which thousands of tourists flock …
The modern world that we live in today values efficiency, technology and simplicity; at the same time it is also grounded on the classical ideals of ancient Greco-Roman civilizations. Our current perception of the contemporary aesthetic is, in fact, inspired by creations such as the graceful Venus de Milo and the Italian city of Herculaneum. …