Antique Framed Print : Dancers of Dionysos
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Dancers of Dionysos
Uninhibited dancers and musicians perform in honour of Dionysos
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Media ID 14286063
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Dancers Dionysos Honour Musicians Perform Regional Uninhibited
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 18.9cm (14.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image transports us back in time to the ancient world of Greece, where the intoxicating spirit of Dionysos, the god of wine, fertility, and revelry, was celebrated through uninhibited dance and music. The dancers and musicians in this print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, are depicted in a regional style, showcasing the unique cultural traditions of the time. With their bodies in motion and faces alight with joy, they embody the wild, ecstatic energy of the god's festivities. Dionysos was a complex and enigmatic deity, known for his ability to inspire both ecstasy and madness. His worshippers, who were often considered to be on the fringes of society, would gather to honor him through dance, music, and the consumption of wine. These festivities were a way for people to let go of their inhibitions and connect with each other and the divine. The historical significance of this print lies in its ability to capture the essence of an ancient tradition that continues to captivate us today. The dancers and musicians in the image are not just performing for an audience, but for the god himself, offering up their energy and devotion in a timeless act of worship. The print serves as a reminder of the power of art and tradition to transport us across time and place, and to connect us with the deeper human experiences that transcend cultural and historical boundaries.
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