Refers specifically to the era between the 4th and 1st century B.C.

Time Frame

Hellenistic art blends styles from various regions conquered by Greece.

Art Influence

Describes the wide impact of Greek culture, beyond Greece itself.

Cultural Expansion

Indicates changes to local cultures due to Greek influence.

Greek Transition

Used to describe cultural changes post-Alexander the Great's conquests.

After Alexander

Be careful not to confuse Hellenistic with modern Greek culture.

Not Modern Greek

Commonly used in the study of history and classical studies.

Academic Term

Refers to the philosophical developments of that time.

Philosophical Context

Hellenistic also pertains to the evolution of the Greek language.

Language Impact

 an object is illegally excavated it loses its context the cards may be stacked against the authorities but justice can prevail in 2006 Italian authorities were able to claim a set of Hellenistic vessels that had been looted