Creator of one of the largest empires in ancient history and undefeated commander of one of the most ambitious military expeditions ever achieved, the figure of Alexander the Great has fascinated both the East and West for over 2000 years, from the 4th century BC to the present day. Claudia Daniotti lead a journey into European art, from frescoes to tapestries, sculptures and mosaics, illuminated manuscripts and jewellery, following the footsteps of Alexander’s marvellous legends among mermaids and unicorns, monstrous creatures and oracular trees, explorations of the ocean and flights into the sky.