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20 Οκτ 2021 · Explore the famous paintings that depict death in art, from Caravaggio to Dali, from classical to surreal. Learn about the stories, styles and meanings behind these masterpieces of art history.
Explore how different cultures and artists have depicted death in art, from ancient to modern times. See examples of memento mori, vanitas, mortality, and more themes related to death in art history.
Memento mori (Latin for "remember (that you have) to die") [2] is an artistic or symbolic trope acting as a reminder of the inevitability of death. [2] The concept has its roots in the philosophers of classical antiquity and Christianity, and appeared in funerary art and architecture from the medieval period onwards.
23 Ιουν 2019 · Mexico's Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” is one of the most famous celebrations to use skull iconography to pay homage to those who have died. From an art perspective, Albrecht Dürer, Vincent van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso are just some of the artists who use skull imagery to make important artistic statements.
Common elements of this genre include skulls, flowers, or a candle to imply the persistence of time. This exhibition will investigate the many ways in which artists have interpreted human...
12 Μαΐ 2022 · Explore how different cultures and eras have depicted Death as a humanoid or beast, god or steward to the underworld, in art and objects. From ancient Egypt and Greece to medieval Europe and beyond, see how Death reflects the fears and beliefs of each time.
The exhibition is a survey of contemporary works of art that deal with death. Paintings, sculptures, and photographs remind us that it is inescapable. Skulls predominate, triumphing over life, sometimes symbolized by fruit, books, and flowers as in usual Vanitas works.
