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On this painting, we can see Zeuxis selecting models for his painting of Helen of Troy. He was an ancient Greek painter that was revered for his ability to paint Still-Lifes with great realism.
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"Worthless people live only to eat and drink; people of worth eat and drink only to live." I believe this quote from Socrates has a deeper meaning to it, and raises the question of what do we live for?
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This painting portrays Captain Frans Banning Cocq and his militia company stepping out into action. It builds on the longstanding tradition of commemorating civic pride and community and considered one of the most famous works.
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By looking at this painting, you will see actors in traditional commedia dell"arte costumes perfoming with elegance, reflecting the Italian theatrical tradition.
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This painting was made by Joseph Wright of Derby. It depicts a scientist demonstrating a vacuum pump, with a struggling as air is removed.
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This painting is by John Constable and named "Boatbuilding". He was an English landscape painter who is famous for his landscapes.
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This painting by Pierre August Renoir, describe a lively dance scene bathed in soft light, capturing communal Joy. It builds on the tradition of genre painting.
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This painting was created by Paul Gauguin, It is consider to be one of the key works of Symbolism in symbolic mythological paintings.
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A Stylized, expressionist painting for the German film, featuring angular figures and eerie tones ties, to the tradition of German Expressionism.