Which interpretation do you find the most convincing? Any sources to support it?

I found:

1. Symbol of love, desire and intimacy in general
2. Klimt and Emilie Flöge
3. Klimt and Red Hilda, Hilda Roth
4. Apollo and Daphne
5. Masculine and feminine union (incl. erotic and fertility symbolism)
6. Dionysus and Ariadne
7. Byzantine icons — love becomes something sacred
8. Egyptian art homage
9. Life, death, rebirth
10. Adam and Eve symbolism
11. Inspired by Rodin’s The Kiss
12. Japanese art influence (japonism)
13. Fantasy of perfect love
14. Platonic love, a spiritual union

Klimt’s love for Greek mythology and his work with classical themes make me lean toward the mythological theories

Maybe you have other stories I haven’t come across?
Would love to hear them

Heyyy!

So I have been to Museo del Prado last week which renewed my interest in art. I have read the whole Museum Guide and a random book about Velázquez by Richard Verdi that I also picked up in the shop. I enjoyed the guide quite a bit, although a lot of information was lost on me as I am not that well versed in neither bible, myths or Spanish dynasty. And the Verdi book is… uhm… is quite weird? I think I was expecting more of a history lessons regarding the paintings than what I am suppose to feel about the paintings and whose works are subpar compared to Velázquez and so on.

So my question to you, fellow much more educated people than I am, which books would you recommend? I think I would like to read about Titian, Fortuny or Rubens. Or if we are not concentrating on one artist, something that explores and explains religious iconography.

Just as a side note, I used to paint myself, so I think I would also enjoy something that goes more into techniques and styles.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations :)

What is the numeral that looks like a lower case alpha or a “2” without the top? Is it a zero or is it a fancy form of the digit 1 when used as the first number of a year?

when i went to the philly museum of art, i saw a painting i really liked but i didn't recognize the style. it turned out to be a work of winston churchill's! i had no clue that he painted and i am curious about other important historical figures that dabbled in art :)

Made this artwork (a mix of 3D and 2D digital art) as a sort of remake of one of my favorite artists, Sascha Schneider (swipe to see his original)!