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School of Athens by Raphael.

The Appropriation of Classical Culture for Legitimizing Power, Authority, and Actions

The passion and pursuit of classical culture have continued for centuries. The practice of appreciation of ancient art, such as Greek sculpture, is a prevalent derivative of the admiration of classical culture, which has continued throughout history, evolving and adapting to different cultures and contexts. Rome, for example, was fascinated
Mike Chen Oct 13, 2024
Photography of Bernd and Hilla Becher's Photo at SFMOMA

Art of Typology: the Photography of Bernd and Hilla Becher

During my 2023 spring break, the delayed flight from New York to San Francisco caused me to miss my connection to Hong Kong. The next available flight was two days later. This layover curtailed my limited spring break travel. However, the situation was not all bad. I texted my friend
Mike Chen Oct 7, 2024
Marble statue of Venus emerging from her bath

Marble statue of Venus emerging from her bath

Marble statue of Venus (Aphrodite) emerging from her bath Roman, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. The statue shows the Goddess of Love (Roman Venus, Greek Aphrodite) in one of her traditional poses, based on a Hellenistic model from the fourth or third century B.C. that was
Mike Chen Sep 22, 2024

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