Stories By Erol Degirmenci
Ancient Greece
The Serene Beauty of a Pastoral Love: Daphnis and Chloé Paintings
September 11, 2020Well-known love stories are an essential part of our literary conscience. Within these stories, themes such as separation, sacrifice, and passion play a significant role. Yet, there are not many examples where the love between characters...
21st century
Three Unique Portrayals of Europa’s Abduction Myth
September 10, 2020The mesmerizing realm of Greek mythology is one of the greatest sources for artists to exhibit their technical brilliance and unique interpretations. Its influence and weight not only strongly felt in visual arts, but in every...
Ancient Greece
Depictions of Ajax in Ancient Greek Pottery
July 9, 2020Ancient Greek literature is abundant in legendary heroes who live and die for everlasting glory. Their names and deeds echoed in the conscience of many societies for centuries and continue to do so. Naturally, these epochal...
19th Century
William Waterhouse’s Love for Circe
May 21, 2020Circe is one of the fascinating characters in Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey. Due to her complex and unconventional nature, many painters have attempted to portray her in their own unique ways throughout history. Yet, there...
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I love you, Pumpkin!
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Venice In The Eyes Of Claude Monet
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Vermeer’s Desperate Housewives
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Plague in Art: 10 Paintings You Should Know in the Times of Coronavirus
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10 of the Most Famous Female Artist Self-Portraits
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15 Things You May Not Know About The Night Watch by Rembrandt
Female Artists
