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quarta-feira, julho 30, 2008

Dinge 

Starting with the religious paintings of the Middle Ages, the still life will serve during the Baroque to blend sensual stimulation with admonitions regarding the transience of earthly existence, highlighting the mortality of mankind and man's longing for redemption from sin.

Concentrating on a small number of recurring objects and ranking low in the hierarchy of genres, to achieve success practitioners would have to demonstrate exceptional abilities.

Edited from the programme
The magic of things - Still life painting 1500-1800, Städel Museum, Frankfurt

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