In his discussion of the ancient Greek the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche used the terms Dionysian and Apollonian to describe the two sides of human nature. Dionysian urges—sensual and irrational impulses—are named for Dionysus. The term Apollonian refers to the rational side of human behav...
Donatello's Famous Works More Donatello Facts Lesson Summary Frequently Asked Questions What did Donatello discover? Donatello discovered a new method of sculpting, inspired by the works of ancient sculptors. He recast traditional Biblical figures with a high degree of naturalism and individualization. ...
One of the pivotal sculptors from Uruguay, his most significant impact was through the monuments he created in the capital city of Montevideo. His style displayed elements of aesthetic baroque incorporated with modern sculpture. Birthplace: Madrid, Spain Nationality: Spain, Uruguay Art Forms: ...
This and the Battle of the Centaurs were Michelangelo's first two sculptures. The first reference to the Madonna of the Stairs as a work by Michelangelo was in the 1568 edition of Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects. Artist: Michelangelo Subject:...
It is believed to be an original Greek statue made around 40 B.C. Once uncovered, it was identified right away as the Laocoön statues made by the sculptors on the island of Rhodes. As the story goes, when they found it, it was missing its right arm. Many artists made their o...
Neoclassical art is a revival of ancient Greek and Roman styles, put to a modern purpose. It continues to be popular today. Examples of Neoclassical art abound in the United States. Buildings such as the US Capitol and the Supreme Court, as well as numerous state capitols, were built in ...
sculptors from across the world because of its unusual structure challenging the geometry. It is a statue of a woman(Motherland) walking with a raised sword calling on to her sons to stand up for the battle. Visitors have to walk up 200 stairs to reach the statue as it signifies the 200...
Was one of the best known French painters who was a leader of the Neoclassical movement. He was influenced by the classical art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome, and he painted historical, mythological, and religious subjects with a sense of drama and emotion. He was also a supporte...
The splendid tomb was a tribute to her husband King Mausolos by the Queen. Great talented artists from Greece were called to build this wondrous structure. This piece of art was created by four major Greek sculptors- Scopas from Paros, Leochares, Timotheus and Bryaxis. ...
Opened in 1804, it wasn’t very popular at first due to its geographical location in a poor neighborhood. But everything changed when the burials of Molière and La Fontaine were transferred there. Since then, great sculptors were employed to build graves that became monuments and many celebriti...