Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in Arabic Unlock the Editor\u2019s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome has long been referenced, from the temple-like fa\u00e7ades on banks, churches and houses that sprung up in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, to the head of the Gorgon Medusa being emblazoned on Versace\u2019s designs when it became the brand\u2019s official logo in the 1990s. Step inside Sir John Soane\u2019s museum in London and you will find a treasure trove of antiquities collected by the British architect who, 200 years ago, was enthralled by the ruins of ancient Rome, Paestum and Pompeii.\u00a0\u201cAntiquity remains deeply present in nearly every European city, where neoclassicism and the empire style have left their mark,\u201d says the artist and designer Gergei Erdei, who often looks to the past for inspiration. \u201cIn today\u2019s world, I believe we sometimes need to escape to another realm, and antiquity offers endless mythological stories and magical creatures.\u201d\u00a0We\u2019ve found seven eye-catching designs that will bring a classical touch to your home.\u00a0Studio Atkinson Greek Key mirror\u00a0The Greek key design, also known as the meander, was used prolifically by the Ancient Greeks to adorn pottery, tiles, sculptures and buildings. The geometric motif was named after the winding Meander River in present-day Turkey, and was thought to be a symbol for the eternal flow of life.\u00a0Studio Atkinson employs the pattern for the border of its Greek Key mirror (from \u00a31,200) which launched last year and has become one of its best sellers. The mirror is handcrafted from wood in Sussex and painted in a range of rich colours which are then given a light antiqued finish. \u201cThe symbol nods to the old, but the graphic nature of the design helps it sit beautifully in modern interiors,\u201d says the brand\u2019s founder Susie Atkinson. \u201cI think this is why it has stood the test of time \u2013 it works in any setting and adds a simple but decorative touch.\u201d\u00a0Pentreath & Hall Caesar soaps\u00a0Penthreath & Hall\u2019s store also features the Greek key design across pieces including waste paper baskets (\u00a3105), wool rugs by Shame Studios (\u00a3350), and candlesticks made from creamy Cornish clay that resemble ancient columns (\u00a385). \u201cThe strong motifs and ionic order are staples of Ben Pentreath\u2019s visual language as a classical architectural designer, and it\u2019s an aesthetic that he and I bonded over,\u201d says co-founder Bridie Hall, who designed a particularly charming collection of Caesar soaps (\u00a38.50) \u2013 each cameo of a Roman emperor, from Titus to Augustus, is perfumed with the scent of bay and rosemary.\u00a0\u00a0Gergei Erdei folding screensReaching 2.3 metres tall, these decorative screens (from \u00a35,000) \u201ccreate an inner universe, serving as tools for escape and concealment while bringing grandeur to a space,\u201d says Erdei. The collection of six screens is part of his inaugural Objects of Desire series, which launched last year, and is influenced by mythology and history \u2013 one screen features trompe l\u2019oeil columns, while another depicts four hunting deities against a golden ochre backdrop. Erdei, who lived in Rome while working as a designer for Gucci and is still inspired by its palazzos and churches, paints the pine screens by hand using dry brush techniques to create the feel of crumbling ancient frescoes.\u00a0Porta Romana Cassia wall light\u00a0The Cassia wall light (\u00a32,640) is shaped like a length of cloth draped over a pivotal finial, recalling the flowing white togas worn thousands of years ago. Designed by Porta Romana\u2019s in-house studio in Surrey, the hand-sculpted piece is made using folded fabric which is set with resin to form a mould for casting. The light is available in plaster white or any painted finish of choice, and is backlit to create a dramatic silhouette.Arkitaip x Olivia Sewell tableclothBritish artist Olivia Sewell and designer Lea Wieser, founder of clothing brand Arkitaip, have collaborated to create a limited-edition tablecloth (\u00a3215). Inspired by the azures and whites of Greece, Sewell\u2019s handpainted designs of columns, fish, busts and vases have been printed on Arkitaip\u2019s sustainably sourced Lithuanian linen. \u201cThis piece is an ode to the Mediterranean\u2019s easy-going lifestyle and captures the charm of Ancient Greece,\u201d says Wieser.Ini Ceramique vases\u00a0The studio\u2019s collection of curvy Greek vases (from \u20ac180) are decorated with broad, minimal strokes to resemble ancient pottery in a thoroughly contemporary way. Made in Burgundy by Korean ceramicist Inhee Ma, the chamotte stoneware pieces feature a shiny glazed interior to contrast with the raw, textured exterior. \u201cMany ancient designs are difficult to replicate with the same craftsmanship today,\u201d says Ma, \u201cwhich makes reimagining them so exciting.\u201dGufram Guframini CapitelloIn 1971, Studio65 for Gufram launched the Capitello lounge chair and Attica armchair and coffee table, which were all designed to look like different parts of a deconstructed Grecian column. Inspired by the Erechtheion temple in Athens, the pieces were made in soft polyurethane and hand-finished with a texture to mimic marble. Last year, Gufram released Guframini, a collection of miniatures celebrating the Italian brand\u2019s most iconic pieces. Included in the sculptural series is an intricate version of the Capitello lounge chair (\u00a3141) crafted from polyurethane foam at a 1:8 scale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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