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Jan 1, 1310
Madonna Enthroned
Madonna Enthroned by Giotto is a tempera on wood panel that shows Madonna and child. Madonna is shown as a powerful figure by the way Giotto has her placed. Compared to other versions of this painting who make Madonna seem unstable, she is in control and highly regarded by the surrounding angels looking up upon her. -
Period: Jan 1, 1310 to
Art Across Time
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Dec 1, 1416
"May" from Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
This illumination done by the Limbourg Brothers is done in International Style. This particular piece is representing the month of May in their calendar book. The elaborate costumes and bright colors were common to this type of painting style. -
"Liberty Leading the People" by Eugene Delacroix
This oil on canvas was done by Eugene Delacroix during the French Revolution. The image shows all people, young and old, pushing on beside the female figure respresenting liberty, Despite all the death surrounding them you can see the figures strength to continue on. -
Loulou Distracted
This is an etching done by Henri Matisse. Etching is an intaglio process in which chemicals are used. Although Matisse's lines are not connected, the way he placed them formed a soft, gentle female face. -
Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Abu Dhabi
This bridge created by Zaha Hadid gives access to Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. There are many arches in this bridge, none being the exactly the same. The artist did this to resemble how the surrounding land is shaped.
