Interview: On Alexander the Great in Ancient Art & Literature w/ Meg Finlayson
By Meg Finlayson
Abstract: Alexander the Great is easily one of the most popular subjects for writers and artists throughout antiquity. In addition to the many biographies that present wildly different views on the man, there are a dazzling number of depictions of the conqueror in coinage, statues, and various other works of art. Joining us is Meg Finlayson who discusses her research on the image and legacy of Alexander, breaking down the historiography of writers like Plutarch and Arrian while also extensively analyzing pieces such as the so-called “Alexander Sarcophagus”.
Posted by The Hellenistic Age History Podcast, Youtube, 2021.