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Decoding the Symbolism in Holbein's 'The Ambassadors'
WEBDec 4, 2018 · The gnomon of Holbein’s Shepherd’s dial suggests a date of either April 10th or August 15th, and the shadow on the sundial is painted to give a time of either 9.00am or 3.00pm. The celestial globe displays 2.40pm on July 12th, and the reading on the ‘torquetum’ might refer to the time during which Halley’s Comet appeared in 1531.
Innocence or Inappropriateness? The Photography of David
WEBDec 18, 2020 · The public was either attracted or repulsed by the nudity and the subtle-not-so-subtle eroticism found in his images, and some critics summed up his work as trite. In the mid-90s, Hamilton stated that people " have made contradiction of nudity and purity, sensuality and innocence, grace and spontaneity. I try to harmonize them, and that's my ...
Jock Sturges | Ten works: Portfolio Collection of Photos - MutualArt
WEBAmerican, 1941. FOLLOW. American, 1932. American, 1960. American, 1949. View Ten works: Portfolio Collection of Photos By Sturges Jock; gelatin silver prints; 20 x 16 in each; Signed; Edition. Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on …
What does Frida Kahlo's self portrait on the Mexican Border mean?
WEBJan 16, 2019 · Mexico’s border with the USA is becoming the defining issue of the current American Administration. At such a fractious point in history, Frida Kahlo’s famous self portrait standing on the borderline feels particularly poignant. We take a timely deep-dive into the rich symbolism of this iconic painting.
The Age of Innocence: Children in Photography - MutualArt
WEBApr 24, 2013 · A few of his photographs depict semi-nude children, but Victorians saw childhood as a state of grace and nude photographs of children were considered innocent. Edward Wakeling, the Editor of Lewis Carroll's Diaries, claims that Dodgson’s unhealthy attitude towards children is one of the most prevalent myths that dominate our present age ...
Garry Gross | Brooke Shields (1975) - MutualArt
WEBBritish, 1911 - 2005. FOLLOW. Floris Jespers. Belgian, 1889 - 1965. FOLLOW. View Brooke Shields (1975) By Gross Garry; C-print on Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper; 48,2 x 32,4 cm; Signed; . Access more artwork lots and …
Upcoming Art Auctions - MutualArt
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Vanishing Point: A History of Linear Perspective - MutualArt
WEBAug 23, 2022 · Vanishing point perspective is the practice of creating the illusion of three-dimensional depth on a two-dimensional surface. It’s done by choosing one (or several) "vanishing points" on the surface and composing the picture along diagonal, orthogonal lines which appear to "recede" towards the point. Because, in reality, our perception of …
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