Here is the twelfth of sixteen of my favorite artworks depicting romantic love in its various forms. I'll be adding one artwork a day to the blog until Valentine's Day!
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The Kiss, by Francesco Hayez
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Francesco Hayez chose not to illustrate any particular story in this painting because he wanted to draw attention to the kind of kiss depicted and not any specific characters or scene.
So, What kind of kiss is this?
This is clearly a passionate kiss as he envelops her in his cloak, bends her head and torso back, and tenderly presses his fingers to her face. But there is much more going on!
To assist you in figuring out the rest here are some helpful questions:
-Where is this kiss taking place? What kind of mood does it evoke?
-What are they wearing? What do their clothes suggest about who they are and their positions in society?
-Take a close look in the shadows behind the frame of the archway. What do you see?
How would you summarize the moment depicted?
For one answer, watch the "Art Chat" video!
So, What kind of kiss is this?
This is clearly a passionate kiss as he envelops her in his cloak, bends her head and torso back, and tenderly presses his fingers to her face. But there is much more going on!
To assist you in figuring out the rest here are some helpful questions:
-Where is this kiss taking place? What kind of mood does it evoke?
-What are they wearing? What do their clothes suggest about who they are and their positions in society?
-Take a close look in the shadows behind the frame of the archway. What do you see?
How would you summarize the moment depicted?
For one answer, watch the "Art Chat" video!
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