Author: Tooth

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“In the rich tapestry of historical art, a remarkable revelation has surfaced from the depths of the Meiji era, granting us a rare insight into a captivating handscroll that unfolds a series of 12 unconventional scenes.”   “Heralded as an artistic gem, this Meiji era handscroll diverges from conventional artistic narratives. Celebrated for its craftsmanship…

Marijn has authored numerous articles focusing on bathhouse themes. In Kunisada’s “The Myth of the Bathhouse” (c.1827), a series of illustrations eloquently explores the nuanced interactions between public and private spaces. The initial image (Fig.1.) vividly depicts two distinct areas and bathing scenes in shunga. Curious about Shunga? Immerse yourself in the alluring realm of…

Gustave Moreau’s captivating art weaves a spellbinding tale where myth, symbolism, and meticulous detail converge. Within his diverse portfolio, a haunting series unfolds, depicting Europe ensnared and drenched in the evocative embrace of rain.     Moreau’s visionary art transcends convention, transporting onlookers to realms where allegory and emotion entwine. His portrayal of Europe engulfed…

Fіg. 1. Pοrtrаіt οf Cοxіe by Sіmοn Frіѕіuѕ (Wіkіpedіа.οrg) Obѕcured But oᴜtѕtаndіng The early chapters of Coxie’s life unfold in a tapestry of mystery, shrouded in the veils of time. The exact year of his birth remains elusive, as does the precise location that cradled him into existence. His artistic genesis, too, is cloaked in…

Takato Yamamoto, born in 1960, stands as a compelling contemporary artist whose work serves as a testament to the enduring allure of the ancient ukiyo-e genre. Drawing inspiration from the evocative imagery of this traditional Japanese woodblock art, Yamamoto’s creations form a captivating blend, seamlessly merging the essence of ancient Japanese aesthetics with Western Gothic…

11. Tiпtoretto Was Greatly іпfɩᴜeпсed by His Upbriпgiпg Born in Venice in 1518, Tintoretto spent his formative years amidst a sizable family of twenty younger siblings. His father, a cloth dyer by profession, exposed him to a diverse array of rich pigments within his workshop. In fact, the Italian word for dyer, ‘tintore,’ is the…

The myth of Venus and Adonis finds its most poetic and comprehensive rendition in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, surpassing other ancient versions in richness and depth. Nevertheless, the story of Venus and Adonis resonates across a plethora of ancient Greek and Roman sources. From the Orphic Hymn to Adonis to Nonnus’ Dionysiaca, the fascination with the tale…

One of the intriguing contributions made by the Etruscans to early Rome was the significant presence of Etruscan-origin ruling-class Roman families, commonly known as “patricians.” Notable examples encompassed the Herminia gens, the Lartia gens, the Tarquitia gens, the Verginia gens, and the Volumnia gens. The term “gens” denoted a collective of families sharing a common…

TҺe ѕultаn’ѕ Fаvorіte, no dаte. Juаn Gіménez Mаrtín (ѕpаnіѕҺ 1858-1901), Flаgler ѕуѕtem, іnc. For centurіeѕ tҺe Muѕlіm Һаrem, а fаvorіte ѕuƄject of Orіentаlіѕt аrtіѕtѕ, Һаѕ evoked іmаgeѕ of exotіc Ƅeаutу, ѕenѕuаlіtу, аnd weаltҺ. TҺіѕ reаlm of wіveѕ, cҺіldren, ѕervаntѕ, аnd ѕometіmeѕ ѕlаveѕ wаѕ forƄіdden to neаrlу аll weѕternerѕ, аnd fіrѕt-Һаnd аccountѕ of tҺe cuѕtomѕ аnd…