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1512
The Creation of Adam
Painted by Michelangelo, this piece was inspired by the phrase in "God created man in his own image". Representing God giving life to Adam. -
1532
The Prince
Written by Niccolo Machiavelli "The Prince" defines what a ruler should focus on. Power over being morally pure -
The Tragedie of Macbeth
Written by William Shakespeare, The Tragedie of Macbeth, displays a story of how power can employ violence and derange the psyche. -
The Palace of Versailles
Established in 1623, The Palace of Versailles is the center of French culture, also being the site of the French Revolution -
The Storm on the Sea of Galilee
Written by Rembrandt Van Rijn, The Storm on the Sea of Galilee is an oil painting that depicts one of the most Iconic moments in the bible. -
Independence Hall
Independence Hall is a historical building based in Philadelphia, hosting the biggest historical events of The United States. -
The Death Of Marat
Painted by Jacques-Louis David, The Death of Marat displays the assassination of French leader Jean-Paul Marat, due to a disagreement of conflicts during the heat of French politics. -
Napoleon I on His Imperial Throne
This portrait by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres shows Napoleon as an emperor. The artist wanting to portray Napoleon as an Omnipotent Immortal -
"The Third of May 1808"
Painted by Francisco Goya, "The Third of May 1808" depicts the mass murder of Spanish rebels by French troops. -
The Raft of the Medusa
Painted by Theodore Gericault, this piece represents the aftermath of a shipwreck. Stirring political controversy because of the message. -
Liberty Leading the People
A oil painting by Eugene Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People represents the 1830 French Revolution, it also symbolizes triumph and liberty for the people -
Queen Victoria Taking the Coronation Oath
A oil painting by Sir George Hayter that captures the moment of Queen Victoria's commitment to Protestant faith, and the beginning of her Monarchy. -
The Apotheosis of War
Painted by Vasily Vereshchagin, The Apotheosis of War is an anti war painting that represents the unspoken effects of war. -
Guernica
Painted by the Famous Pablo Picasso, Guernica was an anti war painting representing horrors of war and the stories painted through it -
The Godfather
The Godfather is a movie, depicting the power behind the scene, successions of power, and the Machiavellian representation throughout the movie