| Is the decor in your law office stodgy and | | | | eloquent speaking ability and keen sense of |
| stale? Maybe instead of updating, your office | | | | judgement ushered in the democraticreforms |
| decor is in need of a little backdating. The | | | | associated wtih the golden Age of ancient |
| law has evolved through centuries of change, | | | | Greece. |
| and the contributions of many civilizations, | | | | |
| some of them quite ancient. Why not | | | | • Socrates, the great Greek philosopher |
| incorporate the majesty and history of the | | | | whose ideas and precepts have helped shaped |
| law through the ages into your office decor | | | | laws and societies since the 4th century B.C. |
| for a richer, more interesting result? | | | | |
| | | | • Maat, Egyptian Goddess of Law, Order |
| Quality reproductions of ancient art and | | | | and Justice and the personification of divine |
| relics from museums and preserved ruins can | | | | order. |
| be an inexpensive and tasteful way to | | | | |
| incorporate the rich history and origins of | | | | • Athena, Greek Goddess of Wisdom. |
| the law into the framework of almost any | | | | |
| style of office decor. | | | | Decorating options to complement your choice |
| | | | of reproduction art include upholstery |
| Reproduction art comes in several forms that | | | | fabric, drapes, wall coverings or wallpaper |
| can easily be incorporated into your existing | | | | borders that echo Greek or Egyptian motifs. |
| office decor--as three-dimensional wall | | | | Try incorporating colorful and exotic |
| reliefs, sculpture (statues, heads and | | | | Egyptian vases or Greek amphorae for a |
| busts), figurines and boxes that serve a dual | | | | coordinated look. Attractively matted and |
| purpose--as decor, and as storage for small | | | | framed photographic posters of Egyptian ruins |
| objects like paperclips. | | | | and the Greek Acropolis also complement |
| | | | museum reproductions. Victorian |
| Below are five examples with a legal | | | | painters--particularly art students--often |
| perspective that appear in ancient art | | | | chose classic Egyptian or Greek themes as |
| treasures which have survived the ages and | | | | subjects for their paintings. Many are quite |
| now reside in museums. | | | | beautiful, and inexpensive prints can be |
| | | | matted and framed for an elegant and |
| • Themis, Greek Goddess of Justice, | | | | interesting addition to decor with an ancient |
| often depicted as "Blind Justice". | | | | history theme. For a personal touch, you can |
| | | | even get your firm's name painted on papyrus |
| • Pericles, Athenian statesman whose | | | | in ancient Egyptian hierglyphics. |