Follow us! Nous en partageons une chaque fin de semaine. We will repost one every weekend. Today, focus on this statue of the Egyptian god Horus - BC. Horus held the vase containing the ritual water in his raised hands; this vase is now missing. Inlays of glass paste or colored faience filled the eye sockets, the hair of the wig, and the folds in the kilt. Given the granular aspect of the metal surface, the nude sections of the body were probably gilded, to represent the indestructible flesh of the gods.
The man is a young aristocrat as can be deduced from his sword and is clearly in the midst of courting his companion. She seems scarcely to respond to the young man, appearing more composed, with her face turned towards the painter.
Gainsborough's technique consisted of applying colors in one simple layer; he also mixed his paints with more oil than was usual, thereby increasing the luminosity of the canvas.
Il porte une connotation paradisiaque que confirme ici son cadre idyllique. Today, focus on this Iznik Peacock Dish The whole is executed in the soft palette of the second Iznik Turkey style, introduced around , comprising sage green, pale turquoise, mauve and delicate pale pinks and lavender.
This word meaning a luxuriant forest, the subject of innumerable drawings in fifteenth-century Iran, in which real animals, such as bears or hares, and fantastical creatures like the dragon and the phoenix, inhabit a world of lacy leaves similar to those on this dish. It had connotations of Paradise, here confirmed by the idyllic nature of its surroundings.
The Peacock Dish is one of the most splendid examples of Ottoman ceramics. Rendez-vous dans les stories de culturezvous! The artworks of the exhibition « Paris — Athens. The Birth of Modern Greece, — » take a well-deserved break before meeting the visitors tomorrow! On this occasion, the exhibition tells the story of the rediscovery by European nations of Greek antiquity, its monuments and masterpieces, and the birth of a modern state through a journey of works.
Dites-le nous en commentaires! Which one is your favourite? This is the tender moment captured in this enchanting masterpiece. Antonio Canova created a piece that is full of emotion, typical of Romantic Neoclassical sculpture. At the same time, the sculpture is so precise that the figures seem lifelike. Notice the fine sculpting of Cupid's wings, the quiver full of arrows, and the ornamentation on the amphora. Admire the way Cupid holds Psyche's neck and the curve of her hip as she turns to embrace him, all shown with a perfect sense of proportion and movement.
Meticulously chiseled features and anatomical details like Psyche's belly button and graceful toes add a sense of authenticity, creating an impression that the figures are made of flesh rather than marble. Portrait of Louis XIV.
This emblematic painting of the "Sun King" was created in by the French royal portrait artist Hyacinthe Rigaud. The painting was originally intended to be a gift for Philip V of Spain, however the French Court liked it so much, the painting was never sent to the Spanish King. Rendered in exquisite detail, the portrait represents Louis XIV as the ultimate image of absolute power.
The opulent background and the King's impressive coronation robes symbolize his greatness. Louis XIV was 63 years old when this portrait was painted. Notice the richness of the king's robe, which is embroidered with fleurs-de-lys lily flowers , the royal symbol. In the background, a crown rests beside the king on a stool. This painting was designed to remind the viewer of Louis XIV's authority. Renoir considered Jan Vermeer's painting of The Lacemaker to be one of the most beautiful paintings in the world.
The motif of lace was often used in 17th-century Dutch paintings to symbolize traditional female virtues. In the forefront of the painting is a little book that is most likely a Bible, which gives the piece another layer of moral and religious suggestion. Vermeer loved to paint scenes of everyday life and was skilled at depicting familiar objects in an appealing way.
The young woman most likely Vermeer's wife is shown intently focused on her painstaking work of lacemaking. The thread between the woman's fingers and the pins and bobbin form the central focal point of the piece.
The objects become more blurred in the background, mimicking the human eye's natural optical field. Vincent van Gogh praised this painting for its harmonious blend of colors, seen in the vibrant sewing cushion and multi-hued yarns. Created between and , this monumental Carrara marble sculpture is a larger-than-life image of two horses restrained by grooms. The sculptor, Guillame Coustou, was likely inspired by the ancient Roman statues found in front of the Quirinal Palace in Rome, which show demigods Castor and Pollux endeavoring to tame their horses.
Alluding to this classical reference, the Marly Horses symbolize the struggle between man and nature represented by an untamed horse. Guido di Pietro, known as Fra Angelico, created this work from to and it was originally used as an altarpiece for the convent of San Domenico in Fiesole outside Florence. The theme of the Coronation of the Virgin was very commonly represented in art during the 13th century, and this example shows exceptional delicacy and artistic brilliance.
The sumptuous painting illustrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary as she is welcomed into heaven and crowned by Christ, who is shown seated high above the multitude of onlookers on a throne accessed by marble steps. The scene is rendered with incredible detail and in luminous hues. For instance, Fra Angelico painted the nine steps of marble in different colors.
An abundance of gilding is found throughout, in Christ's throne, as well as the angels' halos, which seems to suggest a royal court in heaven. Georges de La Tour's signature style of realism brings to life the scene of four people gathered around a table while playing cards. The painting's intricate details and subtle expression of emotions lend authenticity, allowing viewers to feel like spectators of a real card game. As spectators, we have a sense of curiosity and anticipation about what will happen next.
We watch as the subject of the painting, a flamboyantly dressed feather-capped young man, is about to be duped. In an unusual composition, the subject is depicted at the far right rather than the center of the painting, in a space apart from the others. Meanwhile the other group of three people seem to share a secret, evidenced by their sidewards eye movements. The woman with the low-cut neckline draws the viewer's attention with her sneaky glance.
She is silently communicating with the player the cheat on the left side of the painting who discreetly pulls an ace of diamonds card from under his belt, which will be the "winning" card. An intriguing aspect of this painting: The cheat appears to peer out towards the viewer, as if he knows he's being observed. As viewers, we catch the cheat and his cohorts in their act of wrong-doing.
George de La Tour uses this scene to tell us a moral drama about the sins of lust, liquor, and gambling.
A striking painting, the Portrait de l'Artiste Tenant un Chardon was one of the first stand-alone self-portraits in European painting. The composition of a three-quarter length bust was typical of portrait painting in the 16th century. Viewers can detect some awkwardness in the portrait, because the artist was working from his reflection in the mirror.
These expressive statues are masterworks by Michelangelo, showing his genius of technical ability and emotional depth. Both are chained and shown in the nude to emphasize their vulnerability, but the two slaves convey very different emotions. The Dying Slave appears to be in a deep eternal sleep, while the Rebellious Slave is distorted in a violent struggle.
Some art historians have interpreted the sculptures to symbolize the human soul that is shackled by the body. Michelangelo began work on the statues in as part of a monumental project to create a tomb of Pope Julius II. Modern museum amenities were added and thousands of square meters of new exhibition space were opened. The Chinese American architect I.
Pei built a steel-and-glass pyramid in the center of the Napoleon courtyard. Traditionalists called it an outrage. In , on the th anniversary of the museum, a rebuilt wing formerly occupied by the French ministry of finance was opened to the public.
It was the first time that the entire Louvre was devoted to museum purposes. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! On August 10, , the United Kingdom records its first-ever temperature over degrees Fahrenheit. Throughout the month, an intense heat wave scorched the European continent, claiming more than 35, lives. August was the hottest August ever recorded in the northern After a decade of debate about how best to spend a bequest left to America from an obscure English scientist, President James K.
Polk signs the Smithsonian Institution Act into law on August 10, In , James Smithson died in Italy, leaving behind a will with a peculiar The record-breaking hit came in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, the team with whom Musial had spent
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