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I remember in my college level art history class how much emphasis that the artists put on eyes, making sure that they got them as expressive as possible. There is a correlation between people who became one of "the greats" and their attention to details on the eye.

The Eyes of Horus, The Eyes of Sauron, The Eyes of Argus – eyes have always been potent symbols that have fascinated and frightened us.

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Looking into a person's eyes has always been considered intimate to a degree. They're critical to our body language and show where our attention is directed, as well as clearly showing you when you're being observed. Eyes of animals shining from just outside the firelight probably disturbed our ancestors for tens of thousands of years. No small wonder that eyes have been a widespread motif in art both ancient and modern - there's a reason they're called 'windows to the soul'.

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This article is mostly about gorgons, not eyes (nothing wrong with that of course). I’ve been tickled by the extreme presence of ‘the evil eye’ in the parts of Turkey and Greece I’ve visited, the damn thing is everywhere, from handbags to paving tiles.

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evil eye always fascinated me. How it’s has transcended cultures and ages like the great flood myth

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