Guide to identifying characters from classical mythology

Can you tell who a figure is in a painting, sculpture, or relief when you only have a few clues—an animal, a weapon, a gesture, or a specific object? Guía para identificar los personajes de la mitología clásica is designed for exactly that moment: it helps readers recognize the main characters of Greco-Roman mythology as they appear in artworks and visual culture. 

Structured as an illustrated alphabetical guide, each entry introduces a mythological character and gives the essentials needed for identification: a concise account of the character’s story, the most representative iconographic variants, and the attributes that commonly accompany them. This approach makes it practical for museum visits, art-history classes, self-study, and anyone who wants to read images with more confidence—spotting, for example, how an attribute can shift meaning across periods, artists, or regions. Published by Ediciones Cátedra in the Cuadernos Arte Cátedra series, the book is a compact reference you can actually use while browsing collections or studying reproductions. Instead of overwhelming you with long academic essays, it focuses on recognition: who is depicted, how to know, and what visual signals matter. If you want a clear, art-oriented bridge between classical myths and the way they’ve been represented for centuries, this guide is a strong, hands-on companion.