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"les sept arts liberaux"(Arithmetique, geometrie, musique, astrologie, logique, rethorique et grammaire) Peinture de Francesco di Stefano Pesellino (1422-1457) vers 1450 Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham
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"les sept arts liberaux"(Arithmetique, geometrie, musique, astrologie, logique, rethorique et grammaire) Peinture de Francesco di Stefano Pesellino (1422-1457) vers 1450 Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham
FIA5393690 " les sept arts liberaux" (Arithmetique, geometrie, musique, astrologie, logique, rethorique et grammaire) Peinture de Francesco di Stefano Pesellino (1422-1457) vers 1450 Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama Etats Unis © DeAgostini/Leemage by Pesellino, Francesco di Stefano (1422-57); Museum of Art, Birmingham, Alabama, USA; Photo © Fine Art Images
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Astrologer Astrology Geometry Gold Background Grammar Intellectual Language Mathematician Mathematics Organ Woman Symbol Medieval Period Music Instrument Quattrocento
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The print showcases the painting ""les sept arts liberaux"" by Francesco di Stefano Pesellino, created around 1450. This masterpiece is housed in the Birmingham Museum of Art, located in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. The artwork depicts the seven liberal arts: Arithmetic, Geometry, Music, Astrology, Logic, Rhetoric, and Grammar. Set against a vibrant gold background typical of medieval art from Italy's Quattrocento period (15th century), this allegorical piece features both male and female figures symbolizing various aspects of culture and education. Each figure represents a specific discipline within the liberal arts. The man embodies mathematics and science with his focus on arithmetic and geometry. Meanwhile, the woman personifies music through her skillful playing of an organ instrument. An astrologer signifies astrology while a mathematician represents logic. Lastly, an intellectual grammarian emphasizes language skills. This painting serves as a visual representation of knowledge during that era when these subjects were considered essential for well-rounded education. The use of vivid colors adds to its aesthetic appeal while also highlighting each subject's significance. Through this artwork captured by Bridgeman Images' lens for Fine Art Finder's collection purposes only (not for commercial use), viewers can appreciate the rich history behind these disciplines that continue to shape our understanding of the world today.
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