Werness, Hope B. The Symbolism of Mirrors in Art from Ancient Times to the Present. Lewiston: Edwin Mellen Press, 1999. Print.Werness, H. (1999), The Symbolism of Mirrors in Art from Ancient Times to the Present. New York: Edwin Mellen;Werness,Hope B.The Symbolism of Mirrors in Art...
Deeply influenced by the 17th-century style of the Dutch Golden Age, Mondrian encountered Impressionism, Symbolism and Expressionism early in his artistic career and began to experiment with light and shadow effects. In the painting, the contrast between the highlights of bottles and cans reflected ...
All the colors, alone, the color symbolism. At any rate, in thiscontext I became aware that it is extremely important to cultivate the ritual if you want toreach the point of making it authentic and not like core shamanism maintains: So, nowI’m a police officer or bookkeeper or ...
Its penchant for ancient cultures, symbolism and the history of objects manifests itself into shapes, material combinations and concepts. ‘Studiopepe are able to communicate the worlds of furniture and interior design through a highly contemporary language,’ says Eleonore Cavalli, art director of ...
In forging a link in perspective and symbolism between both characters, it not only creates a paradoxical unity between them, but also provides a metaphor of the ways in which they approach reality. When Virginia Woolf sketches out her ideas for Mrs. Dalloway in an entry in her diary of ...
3.3. Through the Looking Glass: The Symbolism of Mirrors In Foucault's view, the mirror is the ordinary object that best represents the concept of heterotopia. As previously noted, he argues that mirrors are ambivalent objects. Their surface proposes a virtual space which reflects and duplicates ...
is a striking blend of modern design and heartfelt symbolism. measuring 32"x32"x1", this wall mirror showcases a unique heart shape crafted from numerous beveled mirror squares. each square is meticulously arranged on an mdf base, which is finished in a sleek matte black for a sophisticated ...
We also consider the iconography, epigraphy, and possible symbolism of these curious artifacts. Based on this analysis, we conclude that ancient Maya mosaic mirrors were employed in rituals, often by elite individuals, as both symbols of authority but also, importantly, as possible mystical devices...
art historysymbolismIn 1912 Jacek Malczewski attained the zenith of his professional career and painted a Self-portrait with Tobias and the Parcae with which, similarly to Luca Cambioso and his Self-portrait, he paid homage to his father. Malczewski could have see...