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1. Fortune and Greed in Art
2. What Goes 'Round and Round' in Art
3. Venus and Aphrodite in Mythology
4. Artist Creativity, Drug Use, & Evil
5. Scrolls, Books, and Manuscripts
6. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Circus
7. The Wonder of Chinese Decorative Arts
8. Blackness in Art
9. Artist Models Strike a Pose
10. The Origin of Red in Art
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1. Fortune and Greed in Art
Fortune is universally considered an enviable accomplishment, whereas greed is clearly a character flaw. I will discuss both as represented in art.
2. What Goes 'Round and Round' in Art
The circle represents infinity, eternity, and the cyclic nature of the universe.
The sphere represents unity. I will discuss both in relation to art.
3. Venus and Aphrodite in Mythology
The Romans adopted the Greek goddess Aphrodite as their own and created most interesting narratives. I will discuss its relevance to art.
4. Artist Creativity, Drug Use, & Evil
Does drug use fuel creativity? There might be some correlation. Defined by cultural mores of the time, I will discuss how some artists might 'fall from grace'. Also, how we interpret evil in art.
5. Scrolls, Books, and Manuscripts
Writings and writing materials comprise what a culture leaves for future generations. I will discuss.
6. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Circus
Clowns such as Harlequin and Pierrot as well as other circus characters have been portrayed artistically for centuries. I will discuss.
7. The Wonder of Chinese Decorative Arts
In this article I will describe the materials used by the Chinese in their highly respected and admired decorative arts.
8. Blackness in Art
According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, blackness is defined as
"the quality of being very dark, or an area of darkness." I will discuss.
9. Artist Models Strike a Pose
Throughout time, artists have drawn, painted, sculpted their subject while sitting, leaning, and reclining. I will share my findings.
10. The Origin of Red in Art
From the earliest art to later works, I will discuss cultures and individuals who used the color red in its many shades.
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