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Vampires in Art History
21:00 Mar 27 2018
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The earliest depictions of Vampires in art date back to the Medieval period. Art paintings of Vampires are few in number during this period.
Ambrogio Lorenzatti ca. 1338

The majority of art paintings portraying Vampires can be seen starting in the 19th century. Now in the 21st century, they have become prolific.
The Vampire by R. de Moraine, 1851-52

Art from Max Ernst's -Une Semaine de Bonte.. ca. 19th century

The Kindly Ones by David Stoupakis + Menton3 @ Last Rites Gallery 21st century.

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Gothic Art 1500s
15:21 Mar 20 2018
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The term “Gothic” in the art world was originally synonymous with the term Barbaric. It was highly criticized by the medieval art community as being uncivilized. Many renaissance authors believed that the invasion of the gothic tribes caused the demise of classical art. The description of art as gothic can be seen as early as the 1500’s. It was highly criticized and was said to be reminiscent of primitive Germanic huts by the Italian Renaissance painter, Raphael. Although highly criticized by many French authors, such as Rousseau and Boileau Northern France was a major force in the development of this medieval art style.

Portrait of a Man with a High Hat
Artist: French Painter (dated 1570)
Medium: Oil on wood

Portrait of Princess Sibylle of Cleve
By Lucas Cranach the Elder in 1526
Medium mixed technique on beech wood

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A Prince of Saxony, c. 1517
Lucas Cranach the Elder, German, 1472 - 1553
Medium oil on panel

Gothic Sculpture, late 15th century, Amiens Cathedral

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Victoria Frances
17:00 Mar 07 2018
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Victoria Frances is a Spanish born Gothic artist, born in Valencia. She has received numerous awards worldwide. Her artwork and collections of books, calendars, tarot cards etc. which is inspired by Gothic style has taken on several different themes as well. Other projects include***the world of the traveling circus in the Misty Circus series***the night of Samhain in The Night of the Witches***a fusion between music and illustration in Dark Sanctuary*** a collaboration between bjd doll company, Fairyland with a design related to witchcraft and paganism***A spectral mermaid is the theme of Ocean Lament***Other Collaborations include the illustration, Hekate for the German folk band, Faun***The dark nature of her work is seen throughout all of her creations.
These are a few of my favorite pieces.