strong women with their weird animal bodies, from the snake tail to the awkward little lion body of the Sphinx ...
creepy-crawly, fanged, winged and otherwise-terrifying creatures
(1) Dangerous Monsters and Mythological Creatures in paintingsguimera
This document summarizes information about various mythological monsters and creatures from Greek mythology including: Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guarded the gates of the underworld; Centaurs, half-man half-horse creatures known for their savagery; the Minotaur, a man-bull monster that lived in the Labyrinth; and Satyrs, creatures that were part man and part goat known for their drunkenness and lewdness. The document also provides descriptions of these creatures and examples of how they have been depicted in classical paintings.
(2) Dangerous Monsters and Mythological Creatures in paintingsguimera
This document discusses various mythological monsters and creatures depicted in paintings, including sirens, the Lernaean Hydra, the Sphinx, and Leviathan. It provides descriptions of each from Greek mythology and describes how different artists portrayed these fantastical beings, highlighting specific details about the monsters and their battles or interactions with heroes like Perseus, Hercules, and Oedipus. The text also references Hieronymus Bosch and Matthias Grünewald as artists known for painting whole menageries of invented monsters and weird beasts.
women who waited by the side of the road to catch travelers and eat them,
women who could kill a guy with a single, icy look …
ruthless, cunning, scandalous man-eating women,
temptresses with their sexual charms
This document discusses Jheronimus Bosch's use of the inverted funnel symbol in his artwork from the 15th-16th centuries. It provides several examples from Bosch's paintings where figures wear funnels on their heads, sometimes consuming their entire bodies. The funnel came to symbolize deception, false wisdom, or madness. Later artists like Maerten de Vos and David Teniers the Younger propagated this visual element in their versions of The Temptation of Saint Anthony centuries after Bosch's death due to his influence. The symbolism of the inverted funnel is open to interpretation but was meant to convey negative or eccentric meanings in Bosch's era.
a ferocious, fire-breathing beast, bad tempered with impenetrable scales, bat-like wings, jagged fangs, and sharp claws
enemy, evil, symbol of sin, wickedness and ferocity
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Art in detail: Heroes of Greek Mythology (part1), Paintingsguimera
The document summarizes stories of several heroes from Greek mythology, including Achilles, Hercules, Hector, Jason, and Perseus. It describes their famous deeds like slaying monsters and battling armies, and uses imagery from paintings to portray the heroes debating their legacies and quarreling with each other or mythical figures like Zeus. The summaries highlight both their great strengths and imperfections as characters from ancient Greek stories that have endured for millennia.
(1) Dangerous Monsters and Mythological Creatures in paintingsguimera
This document summarizes information about various mythological monsters and creatures from Greek mythology including: Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guarded the gates of the underworld; Centaurs, half-man half-horse creatures known for their savagery; the Minotaur, a man-bull monster that lived in the Labyrinth; and Satyrs, creatures that were part man and part goat known for their drunkenness and lewdness. The document also provides descriptions of these creatures and examples of how they have been depicted in classical paintings.
(2) Dangerous Monsters and Mythological Creatures in paintingsguimera
This document discusses various mythological monsters and creatures depicted in paintings, including sirens, the Lernaean Hydra, the Sphinx, and Leviathan. It provides descriptions of each from Greek mythology and describes how different artists portrayed these fantastical beings, highlighting specific details about the monsters and their battles or interactions with heroes like Perseus, Hercules, and Oedipus. The text also references Hieronymus Bosch and Matthias Grünewald as artists known for painting whole menageries of invented monsters and weird beasts.
women who waited by the side of the road to catch travelers and eat them,
women who could kill a guy with a single, icy look …
ruthless, cunning, scandalous man-eating women,
temptresses with their sexual charms
This document discusses Jheronimus Bosch's use of the inverted funnel symbol in his artwork from the 15th-16th centuries. It provides several examples from Bosch's paintings where figures wear funnels on their heads, sometimes consuming their entire bodies. The funnel came to symbolize deception, false wisdom, or madness. Later artists like Maerten de Vos and David Teniers the Younger propagated this visual element in their versions of The Temptation of Saint Anthony centuries after Bosch's death due to his influence. The symbolism of the inverted funnel is open to interpretation but was meant to convey negative or eccentric meanings in Bosch's era.
a ferocious, fire-breathing beast, bad tempered with impenetrable scales, bat-like wings, jagged fangs, and sharp claws
enemy, evil, symbol of sin, wickedness and ferocity
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Art in detail: Heroes of Greek Mythology (part1), Paintingsguimera
The document summarizes stories of several heroes from Greek mythology, including Achilles, Hercules, Hector, Jason, and Perseus. It describes their famous deeds like slaying monsters and battling armies, and uses imagery from paintings to portray the heroes debating their legacies and quarreling with each other or mythical figures like Zeus. The summaries highlight both their great strengths and imperfections as characters from ancient Greek stories that have endured for millennia.
Art in Detail: The Crazies in Greek and Roman Mythology (Paintings)guimera
This document summarizes Greek and Roman mythological figures who experienced madness or insanity, including Orestes, Cassandra, and Heracles. Orestes was driven insane after killing his mother at Apollo's command and being pursued by the Furies. Cassandra was cursed by Apollo such that her prophecies were never believed, driving her mad. Heracles experienced a brief period of madness induced by Hera that led him to kill his children, after which he had to perform his famous twelve labors to atone.
MOREAU, Gustave, Featured Paintings in Detailguimera
The document provides details about several paintings by Gustave Moreau including Oedipus and the Sphinx (1864), The Apparition (1876-1877), Galatea (1880), Venus Rising from the Sea (1866), and Jupiter and Semele (1895). It includes descriptions of the subject matter depicted in each painting and contextual information about the artist's process and symbolism. Moreau was a French symbolist painter focused on illustrating mythological and biblical figures through vivid imagery and complex symbolism that appealed to symbolist writers and artists.
Frogs and toads are small and humble creatures, hardly attractive themes for the artist.
They’ve had their moments in paint though ...
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Art in Detail: Symbolism, The most notable Paintingsguimera
The document provides details on several paintings that depict symbolic and surreal themes. It describes James Ensor's 1897 painting "Death and the Masks" which imparts lifelike qualities to a central skull and masks to symbolize the decadence of bourgeois society. It also discusses Odilon Redon's 1914 work "Cyclops" portraying a dream world with a large eye symbolizing the human soul. Mikhail Vrubel's 1890 painting "Demon (Sitting)" is described as the first significant work of Russian symbolism defining the artist's quest for beauty through the contradictory image of a spiritual yet mighty demon.
Wanderers, wayfarers, pilgrims have walked through the countryside, over mountain passes …
Some have sought wisdom or spiritual enrichment, others just a bite to eat and somewhere
Art in detail: Heroes of Greek Mythology (part2), Paintingsguimera
The document summarizes stories from Greek mythology involving famous heroes such as Odysseus, Orpheus, Prometheus, Aeneas, Theseus, and the Minotaur. It describes their heroic deeds from slaying monsters to battling armies to loved and lost relationships. It highlights both their imperfect nature as characters but also how their names have lived on for millennia. The summaries are provided through imagined conversations between the mythical figures.
The Getty Museum contains many works of art from various periods and styles. This includes portraits, mythological scenes, still lifes and allegorical works. Many depict famous figures from classical mythology or historical events. The works showcase the technical skills of artists like Bosschaert, who established traditions in flower painting, and Lagrenée, praised for lavish drapery and delicate lighting effects. They illustrate themes like love conquering war, as in Mars Disarmed by Venus.
not surprising to find flies in the paintings ...
can simply mean misery, loneliness, the vanity of earthly things
can be an allusion to the ephemeral of life, beauty, the symbol of death, the Passion of Christ, corruption and venality ...
This document contains summaries of passages from Ulysses by James Joyce. The summaries are in 3 sentences or less and provide the key context and meaning from each excerpt, including references to characters, locations, myths, and literary works mentioned. There are over 40 summaries included.
were only rarely the true subject of paintings until the Age of Enlightenment started to celebrate science and technology ...
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Art in Detail: The Judgment of Paris (Paintings)guimera
The document summarizes the mythological story of the Judgment of Paris, where the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite argued over who was the most beautiful after Eris tossed a golden apple between them at a wedding. Unable to decide himself, Zeus appointed Paris to judge who should receive the apple. Though Hera and Athena tried to bribe Paris with power and wisdom, he ultimately chose Aphrodite after she promised him the love of Helen, sparking the Trojan War.
1. The document describes a red-figure hydria painted by the Kleophrades Painter around 500-480 BC depicting scenes from the sack of Troy.
2. The scenes show the death of King Priam, the rape of Cassandra, and the escape of Aeneas carrying his father and son to found a new Troy.
3. The painter uses techniques like foreshortening and continuous narrative friezes to realistically portray the horrors of war and its impact on the defeated Trojans.
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ERNST, Max, Featured Paintings in Detail (2)guimera
The document provides details on several paintings by Max Ernst including "The Robing of the Bride" from 1940, "The Elephant Celebes" from 1921, and "Woman, Old Man and Flower" from 1923. It includes information on the paintings' sizes, current locations, artistic techniques used, subjects, and influences. Biographical context is also provided on Ernst's background and involvement in Dada and Surrealist art movements after experiencing trauma in World War I.
Perseus flying down from the sky rescues the beautiful Andromeda who has been chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster. The painting by Piero di Cosimo depicts several scenes from the myth of Perseus and Andromeda as recounted by Ovid, including Perseus slaying the sea monster and freeing Andromeda who he then marries. The painting contains symbolic references to the Medici family who later acquired the work.
This document contains a collection of legends from the town of Langreo in northern Spain. It begins with summaries of common Asturian legends like the xana (fairy), el cuelebre (dragon), and el trasgu (gnome). It then discusses legends specifically from the coal mines, including dangers faced by miners and the important role of the security brigade. Several sections profile personal heroes from the town, including the feminist politician Clara Campoamor and the Asturian cartoon character Pinin. The document serves to preserve and share the folklore and history of the region.
Art in Detail: Femme Fatale in Greek and Roman Mythology (Paintings)guimera
This document summarizes myths involving dangerous and seductive women known as femme fatales. It describes myths involving the Sphinx, Helen of Troy, Pandora, Aphrodite, nymphs, Scylla, Circe, Medea, Medusa and the Sirens. It provides humorous dialogues and summaries of the mythical stories and conflicts between these femme fatales and male heroes or gods.
Art in Detail: The Crazies in Greek and Roman Mythology (Paintings)guimera
This document summarizes Greek and Roman mythological figures who experienced madness or insanity, including Orestes, Cassandra, and Heracles. Orestes was driven insane after killing his mother at Apollo's command and being pursued by the Furies. Cassandra was cursed by Apollo such that her prophecies were never believed, driving her mad. Heracles experienced a brief period of madness induced by Hera that led him to kill his children, after which he had to perform his famous twelve labors to atone.
MOREAU, Gustave, Featured Paintings in Detailguimera
The document provides details about several paintings by Gustave Moreau including Oedipus and the Sphinx (1864), The Apparition (1876-1877), Galatea (1880), Venus Rising from the Sea (1866), and Jupiter and Semele (1895). It includes descriptions of the subject matter depicted in each painting and contextual information about the artist's process and symbolism. Moreau was a French symbolist painter focused on illustrating mythological and biblical figures through vivid imagery and complex symbolism that appealed to symbolist writers and artists.
Frogs and toads are small and humble creatures, hardly attractive themes for the artist.
They’ve had their moments in paint though ...
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Art in Detail: Symbolism, The most notable Paintingsguimera
The document provides details on several paintings that depict symbolic and surreal themes. It describes James Ensor's 1897 painting "Death and the Masks" which imparts lifelike qualities to a central skull and masks to symbolize the decadence of bourgeois society. It also discusses Odilon Redon's 1914 work "Cyclops" portraying a dream world with a large eye symbolizing the human soul. Mikhail Vrubel's 1890 painting "Demon (Sitting)" is described as the first significant work of Russian symbolism defining the artist's quest for beauty through the contradictory image of a spiritual yet mighty demon.
Wanderers, wayfarers, pilgrims have walked through the countryside, over mountain passes …
Some have sought wisdom or spiritual enrichment, others just a bite to eat and somewhere
Art in detail: Heroes of Greek Mythology (part2), Paintingsguimera
The document summarizes stories from Greek mythology involving famous heroes such as Odysseus, Orpheus, Prometheus, Aeneas, Theseus, and the Minotaur. It describes their heroic deeds from slaying monsters to battling armies to loved and lost relationships. It highlights both their imperfect nature as characters but also how their names have lived on for millennia. The summaries are provided through imagined conversations between the mythical figures.
The Getty Museum contains many works of art from various periods and styles. This includes portraits, mythological scenes, still lifes and allegorical works. Many depict famous figures from classical mythology or historical events. The works showcase the technical skills of artists like Bosschaert, who established traditions in flower painting, and Lagrenée, praised for lavish drapery and delicate lighting effects. They illustrate themes like love conquering war, as in Mars Disarmed by Venus.
not surprising to find flies in the paintings ...
can simply mean misery, loneliness, the vanity of earthly things
can be an allusion to the ephemeral of life, beauty, the symbol of death, the Passion of Christ, corruption and venality ...
This document contains summaries of passages from Ulysses by James Joyce. The summaries are in 3 sentences or less and provide the key context and meaning from each excerpt, including references to characters, locations, myths, and literary works mentioned. There are over 40 summaries included.
were only rarely the true subject of paintings until the Age of Enlightenment started to celebrate science and technology ...
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Art in Detail: The Judgment of Paris (Paintings)guimera
The document summarizes the mythological story of the Judgment of Paris, where the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite argued over who was the most beautiful after Eris tossed a golden apple between them at a wedding. Unable to decide himself, Zeus appointed Paris to judge who should receive the apple. Though Hera and Athena tried to bribe Paris with power and wisdom, he ultimately chose Aphrodite after she promised him the love of Helen, sparking the Trojan War.
1. The document describes a red-figure hydria painted by the Kleophrades Painter around 500-480 BC depicting scenes from the sack of Troy.
2. The scenes show the death of King Priam, the rape of Cassandra, and the escape of Aeneas carrying his father and son to found a new Troy.
3. The painter uses techniques like foreshortening and continuous narrative friezes to realistically portray the horrors of war and its impact on the defeated Trojans.
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ERNST, Max, Featured Paintings in Detail (2)guimera
The document provides details on several paintings by Max Ernst including "The Robing of the Bride" from 1940, "The Elephant Celebes" from 1921, and "Woman, Old Man and Flower" from 1923. It includes information on the paintings' sizes, current locations, artistic techniques used, subjects, and influences. Biographical context is also provided on Ernst's background and involvement in Dada and Surrealist art movements after experiencing trauma in World War I.
Perseus flying down from the sky rescues the beautiful Andromeda who has been chained to a rock as a sacrifice to a sea monster. The painting by Piero di Cosimo depicts several scenes from the myth of Perseus and Andromeda as recounted by Ovid, including Perseus slaying the sea monster and freeing Andromeda who he then marries. The painting contains symbolic references to the Medici family who later acquired the work.
This document contains a collection of legends from the town of Langreo in northern Spain. It begins with summaries of common Asturian legends like the xana (fairy), el cuelebre (dragon), and el trasgu (gnome). It then discusses legends specifically from the coal mines, including dangers faced by miners and the important role of the security brigade. Several sections profile personal heroes from the town, including the feminist politician Clara Campoamor and the Asturian cartoon character Pinin. The document serves to preserve and share the folklore and history of the region.
Art in Detail: Femme Fatale in Greek and Roman Mythology (Paintings)guimera
This document summarizes myths involving dangerous and seductive women known as femme fatales. It describes myths involving the Sphinx, Helen of Troy, Pandora, Aphrodite, nymphs, Scylla, Circe, Medea, Medusa and the Sirens. It provides humorous dialogues and summaries of the mythical stories and conflicts between these femme fatales and male heroes or gods.
The Syrens were figures from Greek mythology originally depicted as having the head and torso of a woman and the body and wings of a bird. Later depictions showed them with the tail of a fish. According to myth, they lured sailors to their death with their enchanting songs. Only Odysseus and the Argonauts were able to escape their fate - Odysseus had his men plug their ears with wax and tie him to the mast so he could hear the Syrens' song without steering them onto the rocks, while the Argonauts were saved by the counter-singing of Orpheus. The Syrens have been featured in many later literary works often taking on more sentimental roles compared to the dangerous figures of Greek myth.
The document provides an overview of ancient Greek literature and its influence. It discusses how ancient Greek epics like the Iliad and Odyssey were traditionally recited by traveling bards. It also notes that 30% of English words are derived from Greek and that genres like tragedy, comedy, and poetry originated from ancient Greek literature. The document then focuses on summarizing the plot of Homer's Odyssey, recounting Odysseus' long journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
The document provides background information on Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. It summarizes the plot, which follows Odysseus' journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, facing obstacles like the Cyclops Polyphemus, the witch Circe, Scylla and Charybdis. It also introduces some of the major characters, including Odysseus, his wife Penelope contending with suitors, and his son Telemachus. Finally, it briefly outlines some of Odysseus' adventures on his long voyage, such as being held captive for seven years by the goddess Calypso.
Winged wonders of Greek and Roman mythology in paintings.ppsxguimera
This document provides summaries of various winged mythological figures from Greek and Roman mythology. It discusses Pegasus, the Erinyes (Furies), Nemesis, the Harpies, Sirens, Icarus, and Eros (Cupid). For each, it provides a brief description, background details, and at times quotes or descriptions of artwork depicting that figure. The summaries are concise, highlighting the key identifying traits and stories associated with each mythological winged being.
John Waterhouse - Myth & Beautiful Women Jerry Daperro
John Waterhouse (1849-1917) was one of the Pre-Raphaelite painters of the 19th Century, England. He painted main of women in myths, in literatures and biblical stories. He worked first in a manner close to Alma Tadema painting ancient genre scenes. He was elected as an associate of the Royal Academy in 1885 and a full member 10 years later.
The passage compares the leadership abilities of Odysseus from Homer's Odyssey and Aeneas from Virgil's Aeneid. It notes that both heroes started as Iliadic warriors but had to adapt their leadership for their respective journeys. While Odysseus received direct guidance and support from Athena, Aeneas received limited help from the gods. The passage argues that Odysseus was a more successful leader because he relied less on others and listened to counsel, while maintaining bravery and serving as an example to his men.
Antinous was one of Penelope's suitors who disrespected Odysseus and attempted to kill Telemachus. He was the first suitor slain by Odysseus.
The goddess Aphrodite was known for her beauty and granted Paris protection in exchange for choosing her the most beautiful. She had a festival called the Aphrodisia celebrated in Greece.
Calypso, a sea nymph, imprisoned Odysseus on her island Ogygia for seven years in an attempt to make him her immortal husband. She reluctantly freed him when ordered by Zeus.
Homer's epic poem The Odyssey describes Odysseus' long journey home after the Trojan War. He encounters many obstacles, including being held captive by the nymph Calypso for 7 years. With the help of the gods Athena and Hermes, he escapes and faces trials like battling monsters, avoiding deadly whirlpools and resisting the song of the Sirens. After 10 years of wandering, he finally returns home in disguise and defeats the suitors who have been vying for his wife Penelope's hand.
The document provides biographies of several Greek and Roman heroes, including:
1) Achilles, who was dipped in the river Styx as a child making him invulnerable except for his heel; he led Greek armies in the Trojan War but was killed when shot in the heel.
2) Hercules, who had to complete twelve difficult tasks as punishment including killing various monsters; he displayed great strength and courage in completing the tasks.
3) Jason, who led a group of heroes called the Argonauts on a quest to find the Golden Fleece, encountering many dangers along the way.
4) Odysseus, who fought bravely in the Trojan War
This document profiles several powerful and influential queens from classical history and mythology, summarizing their stories in a few sentences each. The queens discussed include the Queen of Sheba, Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra, Electra, Hecuba, Cassandra, Dido, Jocasta, Antigone, and Lamia. Their stories involve travel, seduction, war, revenge, madness, and tragedy, showcasing the diverse roles and impacts of women in the ancient world.
This document provides an introduction and background to Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey". It summarizes the first 5 books of the poem, which describe Telemachus seeking news of his father Odysseus after the Trojan War. Telemachus learns that Odysseus survived but is stranded on an island under the control of the nymph Calypso. The goddess Athena convinces Zeus to free Odysseus from Calypso so he can return home to Ithaca.
Ulysses was the king of Ithaca who fought in the Trojan War and spent 10 years trying to return home. During his journey, he encountered dangers like getting stuck in the garden of the Lotus-Eaters, battling the one-eyed Cyclops, navigating between the monsters Scylla and Charybdis, and passing the enchanting songs of the Sirens. Through divine guidance and his own intelligence, Ulysses was able to overcome these challenges and complete his long expedition.
This document provides a reflection on Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. It summarizes the key events in the story, including Odysseus being stranded on Calypso's island for years, being released by Zeus and Hermes, and facing obstacles put in his path by Poseidon that prevent him from reaching home. It also discusses Telemachus leaving home to search for news of his father and being guided in disguise by Athena. The reflection analyzes characters like Telemachus and themes of bravery and wisdom depicted in Odysseus's journey home.
The document provides background on the Greek epic poem The Odyssey. It summarizes key events in the first five books of the poem, including Telemachus seeking news of his father Odysseus, who has been missing for 20 years since the Trojan War. Telemachus learns from Nestor and Menelaus that Odysseus survived the war but his fate since is unknown. The suitors back on Ithaca plot to kill Telemachus upon his return. Meanwhile, the goddess Athena convinces Zeus to have Calypso release Odysseus from her island at long last.
The document describes several mythical creatures from various cultures and civilizations around the world, including their characteristics and stories. It provides illustrations and short descriptions for centaurs, ganesha, dragons, mermaids, sphinxes, pegasus, bunyip, garuda, quetzalcoatl, kraken, cerberus, chimera, hippocamp, anansi, and okolo.
The document summarizes the plot of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. It describes how Odysseus wandered for 10 years after the Trojan War, facing dangers from gods and monsters on his journey home. Meanwhile, suitors plotted against his wife Penelope and son Telemachus in Ithaca. With help from Athena, Odysseus eventually returns home in disguise and defeats the suitors, reuniting with Penelope after their long separation.
The document summarizes the plot of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey, which describes Odysseus's 10-year journey home after the Trojan War. It details Odysseus's encounters with the Lotus-Eaters, Cyclops Polyphemus, Aeolus, Laestrygonians, Circe, Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, Calypso, and the Phaeacians. It also introduces the main characters Odysseus, his wife Penelope, and son Telemachus. Upon finally reaching Ithaca, Odysseus defeats the suitors to Penelope and reclaims his place as king.
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big and small, lined and soft, round and angular
of felt or velvet
adorned with fur, embroidery, gorgeous bird feathers, ribbons, stones according to the owner’s fortune
grands et petits, doublés et doux, ronds et angulaires,
en feutre ou en velours,
ornés de fourrure, broderies, plumes d'oiseaux magnifiques, de rubans, pierreries selon la fortune du propriétaire ...
Recognised as the most beautiful woman in the Mediterranean civilisations, hers was the face that launched a thousand ships and inspired the legends ...
Rückenfigur ... back figure in paintings.ppsxguimera
Wanderer above the Sea of Fog is perhaps the most iconic Rückenfigur in German Romantic painting …
Rückenfigur, the back-figure is a pictorial theme with significant power.
Rückenfigur ... back figure in paintings
Rückenfigur ... figure de dos dans la peinture.ppsxguimera
Le Voyageur contemplant une mer de nuages est probablement la Rückenfigur la plus emblématique de la peinture romantique allemande ...
Rückenfigur, la figure de dos est un thème pictural d'une grande puissance.
Has been depicted
in mythological and religious paintings, in still life, vanities, allegories, in the genre painting.
From Caravaggio and Rubens to Millet, through Vermeer, Delacroix, Manet, Moreau …
Panier en osier dans la peinture européenne.ppsxguimera
A été représenté
dans les peintures mythologiques et religieuses, les natures mortes, vanités, allégories, dans la peinture de genre.
Du Caravage et Rubens à Millet, en passant par Vermeer, Delacroix, Manet, Moreau ...
The Art of Rain_The beauty of rain in paintings..ppsxguimera
The beauty of rain in paintings.
expected or feared, delicate or stormy, metaphorical or very real, the rain has often entered the imagination of artists ...
L’art de la pluie_La beauté de la pluie dans la peinture..ppsxguimera
La beauté de la pluie dans la peinture.
espérée ou redoutée, fine ou orageuse, métaphorique ou bien réelle, la pluie s’est souvent invitée dans l’imaginaire des artistes ...
From Gethsemane to the Tomb ... Passion Stories.ppsxguimera
This document provides summaries of paintings depicting scenes from Jesus's passion and death. It describes paintings showing Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane praying before his arrest, Jesus appearing before Pilate, Jesus being mocked and crowned with thorns, Jesus carrying the cross, Jesus on the cross with Mary and John, the crucifixion and death of Jesus, his body being taken down and mourned over, and his entombment. The paintings highlighted come from artists like William Blake, James Tissot, Hieronymus Bosch, and Lovis Corinth and are housed in museums around the world.
Medea and the beautiful Argonaut,
the first human Cain
Romulus and Remus nursed by the same she-wolf,
Vulcan who loves Venus who loves Mars
Eve and the Apple of the Tree of Temptation
and
the most human of emotions that inspired the painters
La jalousie dans la peinture européenne.ppsxguimera
Médée et le bel Argonaute,
le premier humain Caïn
Romulus et Remus nourris au sein de la même louve,
Vulcain qui aime Vénus qui aime Mars
Ève et la pomme de l'arbre de la tentation
et
la plus humaine des émotions qui a inspiré les peintres
créatures mi-hommes, mi-chevaux, habitant les forêts et les montagnes
violents et sauvages, avec une morale brutale, et un amour immodéré pour le vin et les femmes
Personnages de la mythologie grecque ....ppsxguimera
exceptionnels par leur intelligence, leur bravoure et leur force,
mais aussi parfois arrogants, fiers, prétentieux, vaniteux, vindicatifs et un peu infantiles ...
Heart Touching Romantic Love Shayari In English with ImagesShort Good Quotes
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1. women who waited by the side of the road to catch travelers and eat them,
women who could kill a guy with a single, icy look …
ruthless, cunning, scandalous man-eating women,
temptresses with their sexual charms
strong women with their weird animal bodies, from the snake tail to the awkward little lion body of the Sphinx ...
creepy-crawly, fanged, winged and otherwise-terrifying creatures
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4. While the Greeks merely invented these stories to cope with strong, unfriendly ladies, nowadays,
these women are better known than some of the heroes who killed or outsmarted them.
These are the dangerous women of Greek Mythology …
6. Siren, the Sirens,
these ladies from Greek mythology are fabulously beautiful even if they are half bird.
Their favorite pastime is hanging out on jagged rocks in the ocean and luring sailors to their deaths
with their amazingly beautiful songs.
Odysseus becomes the first mortal to live to tell the tale, because he has his men tie him to the mast while
they plug their ears and sail on by.
7. an unusual approach ...
an approaching vessel (could be Odysseus)
and
two sirens very human down to the waist, below which they resemble birds,
one very attractive, the other, obese, almost comical
and
at their feet three human skulls and others bones to indicate their graver
intentions
Arnold Böcklin
Sirens
Sirènes
1875
Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin
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10. Odysseus sailing past,
three sirens half-woman, half-fish ... and zero bird
Gustave Moreau
The Sirens
Les Sirènes
1885
Musée National Gustave-Moreau, Paris
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14. seven Sirens, very appropriately shown
as a large eagle-like bird of prey
with the head and neck of a beautiful young woman …
John William Waterhouse
Ulysses and the Sirens
Ulysse et les Sirènes
1891
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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19. mermaids and his sexualization ...
Ulysses tied to the mast
and
beautiful Sirens who invade the ship ... are nude
and their tails disappear as they board the ship
Herbert James Draper
Ulysses and the Sirens
Ulysse et les sirènes
1909
Ferens Art Gallery, Kingston upon Hull
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22. The Sphinx,
a treacherous and merciless monster with the head of a woman, the haunches of a lion, wings of an eagle,
and a tail with a serpent’s head.
She was a symbol of destruction and guarded the entrance to the Greek city of Thebes, confronting
passers-by with riddles they couldn’t solve. Every traveler who failed her test would be eaten.
Oedipus, the future king of Thebes, was the first traveler to answer one of the Sphinx’s riddles correctly.
Furious about her defeat, the Sphinx committed suicide by jumping off the cliff ...
23. Oedipus staring at the fearsome sphinx …
a monster defeated by human intelligence
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Oedipus and the Sphinx
Œdipe explique l'énigme du sphinx
1808
Musée du Louvre, Paris
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26. The Sphinx as a femme fatale ...
unlike Ingres' version, Moreau's Sphinx is on the offensive,
throwing himself at Oedipus, whose victory in the
encounter does not yet seem assured
Gustave Moreau
Oedipus and the Sphinx
Œdipe et le Sphinx
1864
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
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30. the lethal embrace of the femme fatale ...
Franz Stuck
The Kiss of the Sphinx
Le Baiser du Sphinx
1895
Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest
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33. temptation, seduction, as well as submission … that of man to
woman
confrontation of the androgynous being with the female sphinx
in an imaginary setting, filled with blue columns and cabbalist
inscriptions
is it a symbolization of power, domination, and seduction ?
or, perhaps, it is the eternal vision of Oedipus and the Sphinx?
the mystery will remain ...
Fernand Khnopff
The Sphinx, or, The Caresses
Le Sphinx, ou Des Caresses
1896
Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van België,
Musées Royaux des Beaux Arts de Belgique, Brussels
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36. Scylla,
a big sea monster.
She has the body of a woman from the waist up, but from the waist down there's a whole lot of crazy:
Sometimes she has a long fishy tail and six hungry heads set on long snake-like necks (perfect for
snapping up passing sailors). Other times she's shown with a pack of hungry, drooling dogs sprouting from
her waist (also great for sailor-munching).
In mythology, it's said that she was once a beautiful sea nymph and was turned into the hideous man-eating
monster by the sea witch, Circe.
She's famous for munching on some of Odysseus' crew when the hero cruised through the narrow strait
where she makes her home.
The giant whirlpool Charybdis is on the other side.
37. a beautiful young nymph named Scylla,
god of the sea Glaucos
and
a rock
Bartholomeus Spranger
Glaucus and Scylla
Glaucus et Scylla
1580-1582
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
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40. an vengeful deed …
Circe she casts her potion from a flaming silver salver
in the water, Scylla has already been transformed
into a gorgonesque figure, with snakes for hair,
and the grotesque Glaucus watches from behind
Eglon van der Neer
Circe Punishes Glaucus by Turning Scylla into a Monster
Circé punit Glaucus en transformant Scylla en monstre
1695
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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44. Charybdis,
a whirlpool that swallows the sea and vomits it back up again.
Charybdis was once a nymph, the daughter of Poseidon and Gaia. And she flooded lands for her father's
underwater kingdom until Zeus turned her into a monster.
She lived in a cave on the Sicilian side of the Strait of Messina, opposite the monster Scylla, the two of
them forming a dangerous threat to passing ships.
(... Scylla: “ah yes, my friend Charybdis, the whirlpool demon who lives across the strait from me. I really
just don't have anybody else to talk to.")
45. Odysseus on the foc'sle of his ship, holding his shield up
in defense as the oarsmen down below him struggle to
propel the craft through the Straits of Messina …
Henry Fuseli
Odysseus in front of Scylla and Charybdis
Ulysse entre Scylla et Charybde
1794-96
Aargauer Kunsthaus, Aarau
46.
47. Scylla, a man-eating monster
or
Charybdis, a personified and deified whirlpool ...
Odysseus was able to successfully keep his ship intact
as he sailed precariously between the two threats.
Yet, like Alessandro Allori illustrated in his painting,
the crew did not pass by Scylla unscathed …
Alessandro Allori
Scylla and Charybdis
Charybde et Scylla
c 1575
Florence, Banca toscana
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50. Circe,
a lady with a wand surrounded by animals ...
an intoxicatingly beautiful woman, an immortal sea witch, an evil,
or just cruelly quirky sorceress
Circe is most famous for her appearance in Homer's Odyssey where she transforms Odysseus' men into swine.
In the end, though, Odysseus gets friendly with Circe, and the sea witch transforms his men back,
gives them directions to the Underworld, and sends them on their way.
(Hey, maybe she's not so bad after all …)
51. a marvelous insight into the character of Circe,
as she pours her brilliant emerald green potion
into the water, ready for Scylla to come and bathe ...
John William Waterhouse
Circe Invidiosa, Jealous Circe
Circe Invidiosa, Circé jalouse
1892
Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide
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55. arguably the greatest Circe portrayal ...
a beautiful and cunning woman, which coherently fits
with her representation in the Odyssey
she is ready to serve the enchanted wine to Odysseus
without knowing that he just got help from Hermes
along the way
John William Waterhouse
Circe Offering the Cup to Ulysses
Circé offrant la coupe à Ulysse
1891
Gallery Oldham, Oldham
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58. Harpies,
awful creatures, with the heads of women and bodies of birds,
have a nasty habit of swooping down from the sky, snatching whatever food they see …
these ugly bird-ladies are sometimes called "the hounds of Zeus," because the king of the gods often sent
them to punish mortals
59. that's kind of what Harpies do ...
when were trying to eat on the Strophades,
these ugly bird ladies punished Aeneas
and his buddies by snatching away the beef
and pooping on the scraps
the Harpies also cursed their unwelcome guests,
saying that Aeneas and his men will not return home
until they become hungry enough to eat their tables
François Perrier
Aeneas and his Companions Fighting the Harpies
Enee et ses compagnons combattant les Harpies
1646-1647
Musée du Louvre, Paris
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63. fast as the wind, having wings either on their feet or backs ...
the sons of Boreas died chasing the harpies,
as it was fated that they would perish if they failed
to catch those they pursued
In some versions, the harpies drop into the sea
from exhaustion and so their pursuers fall as well
Erasmus Quellinus II
The Persecution of the Harpies
La persécution des harpies
1630
Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid
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66. The Erinnyes, the Furies,
furious, snaky-haired, bloody-eyed ladies flap their wings and rise up from the black pit of Tartarus to put
the smack down.
Their purpose was to torment sinners, the sight of one could cause insanity, and they often drove offenders
to suicide.
Originally they punished only offenders of patricide, matricide, or breakers of oaths, but after a while they
punished any sins.
They lived in Erebus (Darkness) but traveled the Earth constantly in search of transgressors.
67. ... three Gorgonic Furies are wailing and screaming at Orestes,
and carry the murdered corpse of Clytemnestra,
with Orestes’ dagger still buried deep into her chest
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
Orestes Pursued by the Furies (The Remorse of Orestes)
Les Remords d’Oreste ou Oreste poursuivi par les Furies
1862
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
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72. an ornate temple ...
Orestes clutching his bloody sword from the murder of Clytemnestra,
and
three figures: not the fearsome Furies, but the dead themselves,
haunting him
... although there are snakes uncoiling themselves from the feet
Gustave Moreau
Orestes and the Erinyes
Oreste et les Erinyes
1891
Private collection
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74. Böcklin did not balk at horrific subjects.
Reports of a murder committed in Alsace
prompted him to paint this picture …
Arnold Böcklin
Murderer Pursued by the Furies
Assassin poursuivi par les Furies
1870
Sammlung Schack, Munich
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