Columns

"Columns" exemplifies Modern Greek art, reflecting a period when Greek artists, influenced by European movements such as Impressionism, began to incorporate new stylistic approaches into their work. Unlike Mainland Greece, which was under Ottoman rule and thus isolated from the Renaissance and subsequent European artistic movements, the Greek islands like Crete and the Ionian islands benefited from Venetian and other European influences. This exposure allowed artists to explore diverse themes, including Landscape and architecture, often emphasizing form and light. "Columns" captures these influences, blending traditional Greek motifs with modern techniques to create a distinctive artistic expression.