The nearly perfect spherical object, located so close in the grand scheme of space but so far away from our precious planet, is a wondrous entity. It has been spiritually worshipped, contemplated as a mystery, and scientifically studied by others. It provides the ocean tides, the mood for romantic outings, and reflected light for seeing at night. Its depiction in work of arts, both literal and symbolic throughout history, is immense. The Art of the Moon exhibition explores the use of the Moon in several works of art, of different mediums, throughout different historical periods from 1490 until 1926. It covers several different distinct periods in art history including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Gothic to give the viewer a sense
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During this time, Japanese culture influenced culture and art in Europe. The term, japonism, was conceived to describe this influence. The crescent Moon seems to emanate a light wave that eventually swirls into what appears to be a yin-yang symbol.
This depiction of Virgin and Child, or sometimes referred to as Virgin and Child on a Crescent Moon, is one of a myriad of depictions made throughout history. The Moon represents Saint John’s vision: “a woman clothed in the sun, and the Moon was under her feet” (Apocalypse 12:1) from the Bible. Although the Museum of Fine Arts Boston has this listed as a Gothic piece, it was done in Germany during the Northern Renaissance period. It reflects the religious symbolism and alter pieces that were popular during this time leading into the Protestant Reformation and eventually Lutheranism in Germany.
The full Moon lights this majestic and beautiful scene of the harvest. The extremely bright, Harvest Moon occurs in late September or early October and has aided many teams of harvesters in their mission. Mason’s landscape depicts a jovial and romantic scene that tempers the back breaking work associated with a
During this time, Japanese culture influenced culture and art in Europe. The term, japonism, was conceived to describe this influence. The crescent Moon seems to emanate a light wave that eventually swirls into what appears to be a yin-yang symbol.
This depiction of Virgin and Child, or sometimes referred to as Virgin and Child on a Crescent Moon, is one of a myriad of depictions made throughout history. The Moon represents Saint John’s vision: “a woman clothed in the sun, and the Moon was under her feet” (Apocalypse 12:1) from the Bible. Although the Museum of Fine Arts Boston has this listed as a Gothic piece, it was done in Germany during the Northern Renaissance period. It reflects the religious symbolism and alter pieces that were popular during this time leading into the Protestant Reformation and eventually Lutheranism in Germany.
The full Moon lights this majestic and beautiful scene of the harvest. The extremely bright, Harvest Moon occurs in late September or early October and has aided many teams of harvesters in their mission. Mason’s landscape depicts a jovial and romantic scene that tempers the back breaking work associated with a