Mythology in European Art
Mythology in European Art
To visualize the most unsuspected ideas of culture and society artists and commissioners found a perfect medium - the characters and stories of ancient Greek mythology, which are not only the root of European culture but also essential for understanding famous pieces of art history.
Dive into a journey through well - known artworks and artists guided by the following themes:
- Power & Politics: How did rulers employ the gods,goddesses and heroes for purposes of representation?
- Love & Lust: How did the male gaze manifest in the mythological artworks? Is there such thing as heavenly love?
- Bacchanal: What role does the tradition of wine-drinking play for Renaissance academics?
After the introduction of selected characters we will analyze particular artworks in detail.
We focus on the Early Modern Period, such as Renaissance, Baroque and Classicism.
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Characters of Ancient Greek Mythology in Famous Works of European Art History
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What you will learn
- get introduced to the main characters of ancient Greek mythology and how to identify them yourself
- get to know famous examples of European art
- learn about basic imagery concepts and ways to convey meaning
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Rating: 4.4
Level: Beginner Level
Duration: 2 hours
Instructor: Karima Knickmeyer M.A.
Courses By: 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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