Figura Collection
"Figura: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of "figura, " a captivating concept that transcends time and culture
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"Figura: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of "figura, " a captivating concept that transcends time and culture. From the regal portraits of Queen Isabel of Portugal to the intricate woodcut illustrations from Fasciculus medicinae in 15th-century Venice, this term encompasses a wide range of artistic expressions. Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon the poster for the Brussels World Fair of 1935, an exquisite display of color lithography that captures the spirit of innovation and progress. Marvel at the Samurai Armour worn by Li Notaka, Lord of Hikone, a testament to both strength and craftsmanship. Travel back to France in the early 19th century with Belvedere in Saint Leu la Foret, an enchanting engraving that transports you to a serene landscape filled with beauty and tranquility. Discover hidden stories within unidentified figures depicted on ancient frescoes, their mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Experience religious devotion through art as you contemplate Virgin and Child enthroned with Saints John the Baptist, rendered delicately using pen, black ink & brown wash on paper. Witness Donato Montorfano's wall decoration depicting Blessed Giovanni da Vercelli at Milan's Cenacolo Refectory – a tribute to faith immortalized through skillful brushstrokes. Delve into mythology with Ruins of a Temple featuring a Sibyl; its oil-on-canvas composition evokes both awe and curiosity about lost civilizations. And then there is The Beethoven Frieze: The longing for happiness – Gustav Klimt's mesmerizing fresco capturing human desires amidst life's complexities. Finally, stand before Cologne Cathedral in Germany - an architectural marvel that embodies centuries-old craftsmanship fused with spiritual significance. Its towering presence reminds us how they are manifest not only through art but also through grand structures shaped by human hands.