Tag Archives: Mythological

The Oath of the Horatii by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Posted on October 31, 2013 by artisoo

The Oath of the Horatii is made by French artist Jacques-Louis David in 1784 commissioned by King Louis XVI of France. It depicts a scene from a Roman legend in the period of the wars between Rome and Alba, when … Continue reading →

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The Sleeping Venus by Paul Delvaux

Posted on October 9, 2013 by artisoo

On the town with the clear moonlight, Venus fell asleep. A skeleton and a dress model were looking at her. She made her legs take apart and dreamed of the lure of death. Perhaps it was the combination of this … Continue reading →

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The Fable of Arachne or the Spinners by Diego Velazquez

Posted on September 10, 2013 by artisoo

The Fable of Arachne or the Spinners was made by Diego Velazquez at the age of 58. This painting was according to the legend "Metamorphosis". In ancient times, there was a common female Aniekeci who invented the spinning and weaving, which … Continue reading →

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Expressionism in Art: Vampire by Edvard Munch

Posted on August 14, 2013 by artisoo

Vampire was made between 1893 and 1894. Although Edvard Munch himself insisted that what he painted was just a redheaded woman kissing a man's neck, because the woman’s face was unknown and hair’s color was like blood, the man’s attitude was painful, … Continue reading →

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The Sleeping Venus

Posted on July 2, 2013 by artisoo

The naked Venus made the diagonal movement and reclined in the outdoor nature. Her eyes were closed with a comfortable and quiet look. She seemed to be sleeping with her right hand on the back head and right leg bent … Continue reading →

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