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Bas-relief depicting Ethics, done by Agostino di Duccio and located in the Chapel of Liberal Arts, in the Malatestiano Temple in Rimini
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Bas-relief depicting Ethics, done by Agostino di Duccio and located in the Chapel of Liberal Arts, in the Malatestiano Temple in Rimini
Bas-relief depicting Ethics, done by Agostino di Duccio and located in the Chapel of Liberal Arts, in the Malatestiano Temple in Rimini. Rimini Malatestiano Temple, Chapel of Liberal Arts Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1456. Artist:Agostino di Duccio (1418 - died before 1488)
Alinari, Fratelli
ACA-F-037413-0000
Media ID 33133758
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Cane Female Figure Festoon Fruit Pear Pilaster Strip Staffearly Renaissance Abstract Concept And Symbol For Daytime Type Of Representation Vegetal Element Or Composition
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This photograph captures a remarkable bas-relief depicting Ethics, created by the talented artist Agostino di Duccio. The artwork is located in the Chapel of Liberal Arts, nestled within the magnificent Malatestiano Temple in Rimini. Dating back to 1456 during the Early Renaissance period, this bas-relief showcases Agostino di Duccio's mastery in combining different artistic styles and periods such as Renaissance and Renaissance-Baroque. It stands as a testament to Europe's rich cultural heritage spanning over two millennia. The focal point of this composition is a female figure representing Ethics, portrayed with grace and elegance. She serves as an allegory for abstract concepts and symbols associated with moral values. Positioned on a pilaster strip within the temple's architecture, she exudes an aura of wisdom and virtue. The attention to detail is evident in every element of this artwork. The female figure wears clothing that reflects fashion trends from the early Renaissance era while holding a pear - symbolizing abundance or temptation - adding depth to her character. Surrounding her are festoons of vegetation intertwined with canes, creating a harmonious vegetal composition. Captured sometime between 1920-1930 by Alinari Fratelli, this photograph allows us to appreciate both the intricate details of Agostino di Duccio's work and its historical significance. It transports us back in time when art was used not only for aesthetic pleasure but also as a medium for conveying profound ideas about ethics and morality. In preserving this momentous piece through photography, we gain insight into how art has evolved throughout history while still remaining relevant today.
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