Art
Benzoni Giovanni Maria
Amore e Pisiche(1809-1873)
Giovanni Maria Benzoni was born into a a family of poor peasants who enlightened himself with his talent as a neoclassical sculptor who got his further experience in Rome and eventually opening up his own workshop. He became recognized at a young age when he used to make wood carvings. His sculptures closely reflects the person that he was: relaxed and original.
http://www.treccani.it/enciclopedia/giovanni-maria-benzoni_(Dizionario-Biografico)/
Amore e Pisiche (Cupid and Psyche) is well known in art and literature and holds a deep underlying story of love. Psyche is the mortal beauty who becomes the bride of Love-Cupid, only to be seen when darkness comes.
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Fashion
Agatha
Spring/Summer 2012
Rio de Janiero
This collection is based on natural beauty and and purity of the woman's mind, body and soul.
The color palette consists of white, tan, brown, and gold, along with emerald green textured prints that look light and airy.
This collection is based on natural beauty and and purity of the woman's mind, body and soul.
The color palette consists of white, tan, brown, and gold, along with emerald green textured prints that look light and airy.
The story line of the sculpture emulates the detailing in the
dress and necklace by Agatha.
dress and necklace by Agatha.
When I saw this particular dress I envisioned Amore's (Cupid) angel wing and the draping of Pisiche's (comparable to the goddess Venus) sarong. Imagery of the angel wing can be recognized in the dress itself because of the textured pattern incorporated on the fabric. To top it all off, the feather and stone embellishment combined in the neck piece symbolizes the marble/stone of the sculpture and the feathers in the wings.
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