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    churches popularity influenced many artists to depict biblical senses in their artwork. In Virgin and Child from Saint-Denis, presents an expressive Mary delicately cradling her child Christ. In contrast Raphael’s Small Cowper Madonna uses a balance of harmony and celebration of humanity to portray an authoritative and solid painting of an affectionate Mary while holding her son Christ. The Virgin and Child was donated to the abbey by the French queen Jenne d’Evreux. This statue was possibly given to the

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    Visual Analysis of Botticelli’s Madonna of the Rose Garden and The Birth of Venus The works of both Madonna of the Rose Garden and The Birth of Venus were created by the artist Sandro Botticelli, whose work was seen as an icon of art for the Italian community. His piece, Madonna of the Rose Garden predates the Birth of Venus by around 15 years. Made in Florence for the Arti and Chamber of Commerce, this publicly commissioned painting dates around circa 1470, compared to the Birth of Venus which

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    illustrated in the changing renditions/transformation of the Virgin and Child. Beginning with the Byzantine depiction of the Madonna and Child on a Curved Throne (unknown artist, 13th century) and ending with Fra Filippo Lippi’s version of the Madonna with Child (1437), there are subtle, yet substantial transformational changes that occur with various artists who depict the continuity of the subject of the Virgin and Child enthroned. These various renderings evolve over time for over a century

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    issues that are painstakingly played out in public. Madonna and Guy Ritchie aren't absolved from family issues. Since late December, PEOPLE has documented the increasingly complicated, international custody battle between the former couple. Although once with her, Rocco, the child of Ritchie and Madonna, now lives with his father in London. Before living with her, reports placed Rocco touring with his mom. Sources from camp Madonna reported to PEOPLE that Rocco was on a strict regimen while

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    Leonardo’s early works this picture was most likely painted in between the years of 1475-1480 which was the time he painted several Virgin Marys. Leonardo noted on a drawing shows that the Benois Madonna could possibly be one of two Virgins started in the final months of 1478 (Leonardo da Vinci Paints the Benois Madonna). Even though Leonardo’s paintings were generally traditional Christian based he did paintings such as portraits. Most of Leonardo’s portraits were quite unusual, but he had a problem in his

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    Enthroned Madonna and Child The High Renaissance was a time of reformation, not only for the church, but also for many famous artists. The art from this period is known for its imitation and emulation of their ancient predecessors, as formed by looking deeper into their thoughts and expressions to create new interpretations. Artists like Michelangelo, Raphael and many others engaged with these ideas as they experimented with innovative techniques, new technologies, and the hope of becoming known

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    The bond between mother and child has been a constant theme in the world of the humanities. From movies to paintings, this love has been the inspiration behind many pieces of art throughout history. One such painting is Artemisia Gentileschi 's Madonna and Child, created during the Baroque Period, c. 1609 (Brash). Created in Rome, this painting shows the mother, Madonna, holding her child, the young Christ, as she prepares to feed him. Artemisia painted the image in oil, common for that period

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    Avoidant attachment style of a male present in a romantic relationship (Male super ego and madonna-whore complex The importance of child-parent attachment in Freud 's theory of personality is best captured in his characterization of the infant-mother relationship (Richters & Waters 1991, Brogaard 2015). Freud (as explained by Richters & Waters 1991) described socialization as the process through which a child 's natural erotic and aggressive instincts are gradually brought under the control of the

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    Avoidant attachment of a male present in a romantic relationship (Male super ego and madonna-whore complex) The importance of child-parent attachment in Freud 's theory of personality is best captured in his characterization of the infant-mother relationship (Richters & Waters 1991, Brogaard 2015). Freud (as explained by Richters & Waters 1991) described socialization as the process through which a child 's natural erotic and aggressive instincts are gradually brought under the control of the

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    two Madonna’s. The first Madonna is by the Italian High Renaissance artist Raphael. This piece was completed by Raphael somewhere around 1505. This piece is oil on panel and currently is on display at the national gallery of art in Washington D.C. Nobody is positive why the piece was originally painted but at that time period it was common to give this type of gift as a wedding present. Madonna of the long neck is another work of art with the subject being Madonna. This piece of art was

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