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DIANE SELLIERS - Les Metamorphoses Baroque Art Book

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Explore the timeless world of Ovid through the lens of Baroque art. This book, Les Metamorphoses - Les plus belles histoires illustrees par la peinture baroque, connects the ancient tales of desire, jealousy, and compassion to the powerful visual language of the Baroque era. The abundance of form, movement, and composition in the paintings resonates with the poet's text, creating a masterful experience for readers. By pairing Ovid's stories with the sensuality and scale of Baroque masterpieces, Diane Selliers highlights the modern relevance of these ancient passions. This work celebrates the humanity found in the Metamorphoses, offering a deep look at the emotions that still live in the human heart today. It is an essential addition for those interested in the intersection of classical literature and historical art.

Key Features

This book by Diane Selliers features the most beautiful stories from Ovid's Metamorphoses.

The text is illustrated with powerful examples of Baroque painting to match the poet's themes.

The content explores human passions such as desire, jealousy, pride, and compassion through art.

Baroque elements like movement and large compositions bring the ancient stories to life.

The work connects the classical world of Ovid with the visual richness of the Baroque period.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
24 September 2020
Listed Since
18 April 2020

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