Oct 24, 2021Hicham Aboutaam — My favorite 6 picturesI wrote about my 6 favorite pieces at the Israel Museum and thought I’d also mention them here in case you didn’t see it. The Israel Museum is a wonderful museum filled with some great pieces — here are just 6 that I particularly like. This…Hicham Aboutaam2 min readHicham Aboutaam2 min read
Oct 13, 2021Images of Hicham AboutaamI post a lot of pictures of art pieces but what about pictures of myself. Here are someHicham Aboutaam1 min readHicham Aboutaam1 min read
Oct 11, 2021Roman Faience Skyphos with a Pomegranate Branch in ReliefNext in our series of articles looking at exquisite art pieces is this amazing Roman Faience Skyphos with a Pomegranate Branch in Relief. The skyphos from Roman times is in wonderful condition for being 2,000 years old. It has a cylindrical body and is supported by a circular foot. There…Hicham Aboutaam2 min readHicham Aboutaam2 min read
Aug 18, 2021Hicham Aboutaam: Greek Marble Statue of AidosIn the next of our series on Phoenix Ancient Art’s piece, we’re looking at this stunning item. In Greek mythology, Aidos, was the goddess of modesty, respect, shame and humility. This piece exemplifies all of her qualities. The mantle wraps her body in cloth. Her un-draped right arm extends across…Hicham Aboutaam2 min readHicham Aboutaam2 min read
Aug 15, 2021Hicham Aboutaam: Greek Gold Cylindrical StandIn the next of our series on Phoenix Ancient Art’s collection, we’re looking at this magnificent piece. This Greek Gold Cylindrical Stand, 12.7 cm in diameter, has beaded wire around its edge. The upper flange is decorated with a narrative frieze set against a densely granulated background. The scene portrays…Hicham Aboutaam1 min readHicham Aboutaam1 min read
Jun 9, 2021Hicham Aboutaam — Art FandomIt was a pleasant surprise to see a page about me created on Art Fandom. It’s a niche site devoted to art with pages on such luminaries as Picasso, Van Gogh, Matisse and Warhol. That’s some company to be keeping! It’s lovely to see that people are still connected enough…Hicham Aboutaam1 min readHicham Aboutaam1 min read
Jun 3, 2021Hicham Aboutaam: Egyptian SchistIn the next of our series on Phoenix Ancient Art’s piece, we’re looking at this fascinating item. This piece from the Saite Period is a relic of a bygone era. Many pieces from this time also feature schist and they take advantage of the elegance this material yields. Here, this…Hicham Aboutaam1 min readHicham Aboutaam1 min read
May 26, 2021Hicham Aboutaam: Monumental Apulian Red-Figure KraterNext in our series looking at some of Phoenix Ancient Art’s most exciting pieces comes this 33 inch terracotta krater which simply takes your breath away. It’s even more impressive seeing it up close. It is reassembled and is in incredible condition with just some minor cracks, dents, and scratches…Hicham Aboutaam1 min readHicham Aboutaam1 min read
May 24, 2021Hicham Aboutaam: Greek Gold Griffin ProtomeThe griffin is a legendary creature with the head and wings of an eagle, and the body, tail, and back legs of a lion. A combination of the king of the jungle and the king of the birds, it was a powerful creature. This tiny golden piece is a stunning…1 min read1 min read
May 18, 2021Hellenistic Greek Cast Glass PomegranateHicham Aboutaam: The next piece in our series looking at some of Phoenix Ancient Art’s pieces and the stories behind them. Pomegranates, a fruit that’s still perhaps a novelty to many of us today, were significant in Greek and Roman mythology. Persephone, daughter of the goddess of the harvest, was…1 min read1 min read
