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Architecture, Painting and Sculpture Protected by Athena from the Ravages of Time 1921 Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA |
Athena is
many things, but above all, she is the Goddess of the City and the protectress of civilized life -- of artesian activities
such as Architecture, Painting and Sculpture. She is the favorite daughter of
Zeus and born miraculously from his head with her helmut already on.
Notes:
Special
thanks to Lee Sandstead of New York, for being... | GA | igrkio | |
Apollo and the Muses 1921 Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA |
Apollo is
the god of light, the patron of music and fine arts. Often in his attendance
are the muses. Earlier numbers were unclear but the Greeks finally established
nine muses in mythology:
1.
Calliope,
the Muse of epic poetry
2.
Clio,
the Muse of history
3.
Polyhymnia, the Muse of... | GA | igrkio | |
Alice Runnels James 1921 Museum of Fine Arts Boston, MA |
Note
Exhibitions
John Singer
Sargent, An Exhibition -- Whitney Museum, NY & The Art Institute of Chicago
1986-1987
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- John Singer Sargent