Sacred and Profane Love Artist: Titian Location: Galleria Borghese Dimensions: 118 cm × 279 cm Created: 1514 Genre: Portrait Sacred and Profane Love Sacred and Profane Love is one of the masterpieces of the famous Renaissance artist Titian. This rectangular oil painting was painted to celebrate the marriage of Venetian Nicolò Aurelio and Laura Bagarotto …
Donatello Born: 1386, Florence, Italy Died: December 13, 1466, Florence, Italy Full Name: Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi Periods: Italian Renaissance, Renaissance Donatello Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi, commonly known as Donatello was an early Renaissance sculptor. He was famous for his work in bas-relief(a form of shallow relief sculpture). He was also …
Alligator Alligator Alligators are one of the deadly reptiles found on earth. They are also one of the ancient creatures of this world. From early periods they have a significant role in human imaginations and different symbolism in different cultures. According to American cultures, alligators are a symbol of maternal love, stealth, aggression, survival, and …
Reptiles & Amphibians Crocodile Reptiles or amphibians are the oldest creatures of nature. Their ability to live in different natural conditions and adaption power make them more mysterious. Sometimes these ancient creatures are also threatening. From early periods, these creatures attracted the imagination of the humans. Reptiles are associated with Sun and Moon and Cosmos. …
The Last Supper Artist: Leonardo da Vinci Location: Santa Maria delle Grazie Dimensions: 4.6 m x 8.8 m Created: 1495–1498 Subject: Jesus Christ Genre: Mural Painting The Last Supper The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is considered the most famous religious art in history. Leonardo da Vinci was a mysterious man himself and all …
Hen Hen Hens are one of the most common birds we see every day on earth. They are significant for their mother nature. There is a term “mother hen”. Because a hen always protects her chicks. So hen is a symbol of Mother Nature and protection. They are also a good teacher. They teach everything …
Parrot Parrot Parrots are also known as psittacines. They are a very beautiful creature of nature. Their colorful look and mocking nature make them significant. The parrot symbolizes imitation. They also represent love, mediation, verbosity, and prophecy. Parrots were considered as an oracle for weather. They represent the Kama, god of love in Hinduism. They …
Titian Born: 1485, Pieve di Cadore, Italy Died: August 27, 1576, Venice, Italy Series: Danaë Periods: Italian Renaissance, High Renaissance, Renaissance Titian Titian was one of the leading painters of the high renaissance of the 16th century. His full name was Tiziano Vecellio. He was called Titian in English. There has been some confusion about …
The Mona Lisa – Art Analysis Artist: Leonardo da Vinci Location: The Louvre (since 1797) Dimensions: 77 cm x 53 cm Created: 1503–1517 Subject: Lisa del Giocondo Genre: Portrait The Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa by the famous Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci is the most famous and recognized painting on the …
Albatross Albatross is a large bird mostly found around the oceans. This bird can sometimes symbolize the ocean. A flying albatross means long ocean journey. They represent power and beauty. Some cultures describe this bird as unlucky. Some say they are lucky for sailors. According to western culture, albatross represent the soul of dead sailors. …