![]() ![]() ![]() Only a Sagittarius could contemplate this without getting lost in the details. This painting is full of Freudian inferences and vivid objects to analyze, such as the array of ants sitting in the bottom left corner and the three separate clocks that represent the past, present and future. In this painting, Dalí is trying to decipher whether or not time truly exists. ![]() That’s why Salvador Dalí’s famous painting The Persistence of Memory speaks to the endless questions every Sagittarius has about the meaning of life and what’s actually possible. This mutable fire sign is always aiming to look at the big picture, no matter how terrifying or confusing it might be. Sagittarius is the most philosophical and open-minded zodiac sign of all. Sagittarius The Persistence of Memory, Salvador Dalí At one point, people didn’t know where the Mona Lisa was for two whole years! Salvador Dalí. Plus, Scorpio is associated with secrets and underground crimes, which could only explain the amount of times this painting has been stolen from museums. Scorpios are famous for their enigmatic quality, which makes the Mona Lisa‘s undefinable facial expression right in line with this water sign. Not only do we not know who the Mona Lisa actually is, but we’ve spent centuries debating whether she’s smirking or frowning. But besides the fact that the Mona Lisa remains the most recognizable painting in history, it’s also shrouded in mystery. No painting has more staying power than the Mona Lisa, which speaks to Scorpio’s relentless desire to commit. Showcasing a gilded image of two lovers embracing with a level of love and depth that borders on worship, it represents what every Libra wants, which is to be completely and utterly desired. Pretty much every painting by Gustav Klimt radiates Libra energy, but none capture it quite like The Kiss. This harmonious and relationship-oriented zodiac sign is ruled by Venus, shining a light on Libra’s desire to care for someone and be cared for in return. The victory of proving that she was the real artist behind these paintings in a court of law is the most Aries type of triumph. Plus, the meaning of Aries is heavily intertwined with the right to one’s identity, and the fact that Margaret Keane’s husband forced her to release her paintings under his name amounts to a nightmare that would be uniquely terrifying for an Aries. ![]() That’s why Margaret Keane’s famous “Big Eyes” paintings capture the heart of what it means to be an Aries, because at the end of the day, Aries lives life as though it’s experiencing everything for the first time. Aries season launches the beginning of the astrological calendar, which means this zodiac sign carries the sadness, vulnerability and innocence of being the baby of the zodiac. Aries The First Grail, Margaret Keane (1962)Īries has a reputation for being the fierce and competitive warrior of the zodiac, but this fire sign is so much more than that. Zodiac Signs as Famous Paintings From Art History Margaret Keane. Many will try to create something that comes close and many will fail, because a true masterpiece comes from something beyond our human scope as if the divine dropped it into our imaginations directly. By the time the artist signs their name in the bottom corner, every element comes together to form something irreplaceable and inimitable. A masterpiece is always a convergence of the artist‘s life story, the tools they choose to use, the historical period during which it was created and the philosophical intentions plunging through the canvas. Because every painting has its own backstory, meaning and stylistic flair, it’s enough to make you wonder about the work of art that captures each zodiac sign.Īlthough a painting may be two dimensional, there are always an infinite number of layers at work. Between the lingering smell of dried paint hanging in the air and the subtle hum of people discussing each work, it always leaves me feeling inspired. There’s no feeling quite like exploring a beautiful art museum. ![]()
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