Images of the skull in art

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Researchers have found on the island of Crete (Greece) remains horrific creations, creatures like an elephant (Deinotherium Gigantisimum), but with only one eye, which apparently formed the basis for many of the myth of the Cyclops. Being 7 million years. It belongs to the class of mammals, and in ancient times wandered through all Europe, also is being able to make long voyage across the sea. "It was circulated widely" - says Haralampos Fassulas, Geologist (representative of the Historical Museum of Crete), who heads the excavations conducted by the University of Crete. 1.4-meter-long tusk was found in September 2002 with 7 teeth the size of a ball for softball. "We are not too many know about this creature, so that every discovery opens the curtain of mystery. Unfortunately we were unable to find a skull, but we now know about him much longer. The main thing - it was Cyclops" - said Fassulas.

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So it is possible that the Homeric mythical Cyclops had a real prototype

On the dance of death.

  In the early centuries of Christianity's death was seen as the front door into the kingdom of eternal bliss, especially for the martyred in the name of the holy faith. Later religious fervor began to fade. Clergy to maintain spiritual awe invents external terrifying images, there are images of death in painting and sculpture: an old man in rags, a dark figure with whipped hair, wings, a special breed of scorpions on their shoulders, emaciated man with a prominent skull and bones, and finally, most - skeleton - a symbol of the destruction of vital force and the destruction of living beings.

The representation of people of that time, a simple walk too ordinary, so they used the ancient concept of "dance" as a movement, leading to the tomb.

The identity of the Death with the flawed principles of the established character of Death in the shape of the skeleton, dancing and playing various musical instruments, a sign that death must occur with all the features of devilish fun inherent in the inhabitants of hell. Death dances, jumps, plays the fool to the sounds of music, to mock at those whom she invites to the eternal, happy holiday.

The first information concerning this topic, refer to the XIV century. This wall paintings, temples, monasteries and cemeteries.

Ancient fresco dates from the first half of XV century, is located in St. Augustine, in Klingental (Lesser Basel). It depicts an invitation to "dance" of different classes with the signatures of the replica with which death is drawn to them.

A later version (1480) is located in Greater Basel. Messengers of death are presented here strongly emaciated figures, and only death, leading doctors, depicted as a skeleton. Signed to the pair reads: "Herr Doctor, look good on my anatomy! True whether it is presented? You're not a few people turned to me like.

By XV century Paris is the image "Danse macabre" on the walls of the monastery "Aux innocents". For this composition is characterized by darker color - the skeleton is not so playful. French scientists believe that the dance and its name originated from the ancient "Chorea Machaboerum", the procession, organized by the clergy, to show the frailty of the world where all living things can not escape death. It is believed that the misfortunes and sufferings of seven biblical Maccabees and their mother have inspired the idea of this dance, where everyone disappeared from the queue.

For more visual images of ideas, artists, dancers provided the leadership of Death. It is the most urbane clever gentleman invited everyone to the dance duo, joint implementation "pas de deux". Dance was furnished as if people are not accompanied in the coffin, and a merry feast.

Initially portrayed some couples, in the later painting couples united in a common dance. In the drawings and captions can be seen that the dance has always had the character of motion in a circle, closed or open dance. Such dances (Branly) were fun people of different classes and professions of the time.

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Self-portrait with skeleton

Date: 1896
Size picture: 66 x 86 cm
Material: Oil on canvas
Museum: Munich. City Gallery in the house Lenbach
Artist: Lovis Corinth

[LCR]

Two skull for Volodya.

First - Philip Shampenya, I think, amazingly beautiful and extremely modern work.
Second - "Vanitas" Pieter Willem Claesz.

[Vladimir]

Jean-Michel Basquiat (Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988)). Untitled (think a long time or what?). 1983-84. Paper, acrylic, see Vol 50 x 39. Estimate 50-70 thousand pounds. Christie's February 12, 2009.

And the right - the Warhol era of friendship with the Basques (1983, "Researcher of the moon", 35.5 x 28, estimate: 40-60 tys.funtov). That's who of anyone affected?

[Vladimir]

Will Phillips on February 12, 2009, estimate 50-70 thousand pounds. Looks interesting, but is it worth that kind of money - for me the big question. Still, the word "progressive modern Chinese painter, I see it in the first place, not innovations in art, and a group of progressive American investors, who raised this issue.

A skull is good.

ZHANG HUAN
Renaissance No. 4, 2007
Incense ash, charcoal and resin on canvas. 101.5 x 152.5 cm. (40 x 60 in). Signed, titled and dated 'Zhang Huan Renaissance No. 4 2007 [in Chinese] 'on the reverse.

ESTIMATE £ 50,000-70,000 ‡

[fross]

At Sotheby's estimate was 100-150 and the result - not sold. This is when the amount 286h359sm. To such a nightmare in general may want to?

[Vladimir]

Сообщение от fross

At the Sotheby's estimate was 100-150 and the result - not sold. This is when the amount 286h359sm. To such a nightmare in general may need?

Such a gigantic size - just a big problem. Work harder in the negative. Almost four feet - this work will be in harmony except on squares hangar. But compact polutoramestrovye skull, is likely to sell.

[LCR]

And ALO such beauties you have?
First - Frans Hals, in my opinion, excellent.
Second - you know who)))

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The second - you know who

Second here as something fun discussed how human remains of the giant, who lived sometime in the Himalayas. : D

[Vladimir]

Donald Behler. Untitled. 2008. Tin Box for breakfast. 17 x 19 x 11,3.

will be at New York auction Bloomsbury, March 4, 2009. Estimate: 5-8 thousand dollars

http://ny.bloomsburyauctions.com/auc...amp;sale=NY026

66. Donald Baechler (b.1956) Untitled (Painted Lunchbox) Mixed-media on a metal lunchbox, 2008, created for The Lunchbox Auction, to benefit the Food Bank For New York City and The Lunchbox Fund, New York, with a signed letter from the President and CEO, Food Bank For New York City and Founder and CEO, The Lunchbox Fund regarding the purchase.
170 x 190 x 113 mm; 6 ½ x 7 ½ x 4 ½ inches.

$ 5000 - $ 8000