##ymbolism In Annibale Carracci's 'The Choice Of Hercules'

Hercules is a large and prominent constellation. It is visible from the Northern Hemisphere from April to November. Despite its large size, Hercules does not have any bright stars. As a result only one or two of the stars of Hercules are visible from cities. I chose Hercules because I have heard his story before, but I did not know it well and wanted to know it better.

The purpose of this paper is to closely analyze the Lansdowne Herakles, or the Statue of Hercules (c. 125 C.E.), a statue by an unknown artist that is on exhibit at the Getty Villa, and give reasons as to why it should be included in Exploring Art: A Global, Thematic Approach. As one of J. Paul Getty’s most prized possessions, it is the piece that inspired the Romanesque layout and design that the Getty Villa is famous for today. The statue is located to the left of the Herakles room, standing tall among smaller works of art that praised Herakles. Similar to Getty, the artwork stood out to me, speaking heavenly volumes louder than any other work I saw. Standing in front of the marble piece, I felt almost blessed with the presence of some

The Marble Statue of a Bearded Hercules was made by an unknown sculptor at the Early Imperial, also known as the Flavian period in circa 68–98 A.D. By analyzing this sculpture, this goddess portrays strength and masculinity and gives acknowledgement to his legacy which resolved a conflict between individual and society. This work of art also expresses an idea of showing a powerful goddess figure and a symbol of demonstrating the political authority of a leader. According to the Greek myths, Hercules was proven to be a legendary for his quality and courage; he experienced malevolent wraths and excessive fearlessness. He is a good hero overall, but he also has

There are many cultures around the world that value different character qualities. Some of these are expressed through the stories that are passed down from generation to generation. A very popular story many cultures have their own spin on is Hercules. This story originated from Ancient Greece, but many people in American society are more familiar with the Disney version than the original. The basic storylines of these versions are the same, but some of the intricate details that help define the cultures these stories come from, vary. These changes help highlight the differences between American society today and Ancient Greek society in the time this story was written. The most significant changes in these two stories is the childhood of

This painting was created by the artist Parmigianino in 1534–1535 during the Renaissance & Mannerism time period in Florence, Italy. The painting is oil on wood. The painting portrays the Virgin Mary placed on a high pedestal in extravagant robes, holding a very large baby Jesus on her lap. Next to her are a few angels showing interest in the baby Jesus. In the lower right-hand corner of the painting shows the emaciated figure of St. Jerome. A representation of St. Jerome was required by the administrator because of the saint's relation with the adoration of the Virgin Mary. The Madonna with the Long Neck is a portrayal of the Virgin Mary who seems to be very disproportioned.

Greek mythology played a large role in Greek artistic styles and functions. In the case of this study, the mythological god Apollo is the subject of the artistic works of the votive known as the “Mantiklos Apollo” and the statue of “Apollo” that was found in Pireaus. These figures show a natural progression in style and technique. They are important because they represent the sacred beliefs and superstitions of their respective cultures and time periods.

Greek mythology is very fascinating at times, but it can also be very confusing. The Greeks have a lot of different gods and goddesses with different names, parents, and skills to remember. Greek mythology can become ridiculously complicated. Disney created a movie that focuses on just one character, Hercules, to help children further understand mythology. The movie is called Hercules, and it is based on “Heraclês”, a Greek hero. Although Hercules, the movie, is based on the myth, they actually have two very different meanings. In the movie some of the major differences are that there is heroism, family values, and simplification.

Hercules is an incredibly famous Greek demigod. He is the son of the god of the sky, whom is also the ruler of the Olympian gods, Zeus. He was a “divine hero, one of the greatest in mythology.” Hercules has had fascinating stories told about his youth, which included the great story of how he took on two venomous snakes. His heroic training and actions were incredible, for he was taught by many great tutors and was given important gifts from the Olympian gods, including his father. Hercules started the Olympic Games, which started when he went to war against Elis and Augeias. Hercules’ love life included Hera, who drove him to insanity, and Deianeira, who died trying to get Hercules to prove his love to her. Lastly, Hercules was involved in

Hercules was the strongest man on earth. When Hercules was a baby Hera sent two snakes to kill him in his crib. Hercules was unusually strong and fearless, and he strangled the snakes before they could strangle him. Hercules had a complicated family tree, a evil stepmother, 12 heroic labors.

My Favorite Constellation is Hercules. Hercules is the fifth largest constellation in the sky, occupying an area of 1225 square feet in the sky. I've chosen this constellation because I quite enjoy the Greek myth behind it.

The chosen art piece, from Roman origin, is titled “Dionysus” and portrayed Dionysus, the god of wine, with his follower Pan. This artwork is a great example of Greek art’s influence in Roman artwork. The main elements of Greek’s naturalistic art, specifically of High Classical period, are rendered beautifully in this piece combined with distinctive elements from verism, unique to Roman art. So, the idealism of Greek art and the individualism of Roman art come together to create an art piece that is divine, mythical, and yet very human and therefore, relatable.

The great thing about art, is that there are multiple portrayals of one idea but, the artist’s own personal style allows one to feel something that another may not. Early Renaissance painters, Giotto di Bondone and Duccio di Buoninsegna established their own unique style to depict a biblical scene known as, The Betrayal of Christ. Through a close analysis of each artist’s representation of, The Betrayal of Christ, one is able to compare and contrast the artists own understanding of the scene through their attention to detail, character, and space throughout the painting. When examining these two works, one will have a stronger emotional response towards Giotto’s interpretation rather Duccio’s, due to his methods of handling organization, figures, and space.

La Primavera is set in a grove, with fruit trees and many types of flowers blooming on the ground. The figure in the center is that of an elongated woman, her head tilted to the viewer’s left and her right hand held up as if she is indicating something on that side. Her gaze comes out of the painting, as if to entreat the viewer to step into the scene. Her form divides the space into two sides. The greenery around her creates a circular shape. Given the subject matter of Botticelli’s other paintings in this collection and the other figures represented, the woman is interpreted to be Venus. At the top of this circle, the figure of a blindfolded male toddler with wings has notched an arrow from the quiver on his back and points it to the left of the painting. His position over Venus and possession of the bow designates him to be Eros, the son of Venus. Following the point of the arrow and the right arm of Venus, there are three dancing women, draped in wispy white with their fingers interlaced. These figures are the Three Graces, identifiable by the way they connect with each other and their dance – in mythology, the Graces

Jean-Leon Gerome painted Pollice Verso in hopes of created a realistic portrayal of not only a gladiator battle in the coliseum, but also the values of Roman society. Through his research on the Roman's, his devotion to accuracy, his use of lighting, and his use of perspective, Gerome succeeded in accurately depicting the values of Roman society and in expressing the full emotion of the scene of Roman society to the viewer .

The picture symbolizes the aftermath of incestuous actions. Venus is evidently present at the center of the painting, recognizable by the golden apple in her left hand from the Greek myth The Judgement of Paris. A robust adolescent male figure with wings can be seen entwined with her. It is her son, Cupid. The undeniable sexuality of their embrace has long been debated over as scandalous behavior. Rather than channeling the act of incest in itself, Bronzino exploits these two as symbols for the personification of male and female sexuality. Whichever case it may be, the erotic narrative of the painting becomes instantly clear. Venus, determined to get Cupid’s arrow submits to dire endeavors when Cupid refuses and tries to distract him by seducing him while she takes the arrow from him. Venus and Cupid are painted