Allegory in Art history explained

In many videos I used the word allegory. But what does exactly mean and why allegories are so common in art? In this video we are going to learn why they are so frequently used by artists and why it’s fundamental to be able to recognize them.


Read the post:
https://www.exploringart.co/allegory-...



⭐Support Exploring Art with Alessandro directly on PATREON:
Patreon: exploring_art_with_alessandro


🌏 Let’s Connect for more fun contents!
WEBSITE: http://www.exploringart.co/
INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/y35pl2ea
FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/y3l6ndex


Allegory related videos:
- Fontana dei quattro fiumi by Bernini explained: Fontana dei quattro fiumi by Bernini ...
- The Tempest by the mysterious Giorgione: The Tempest by the mysterious Giorgione
- Figueroa - Palace of San Telmo: Exploring the Majestic Palace of San ...



Glossary links:
- ALLEGORY https://www.exploringart.co/words-in-...
- MYTHOLOGY https://tinyurl.com/y7kg92qx
- MEDIEVAL PERIOD https://tinyurl.com/y6d3jo52
- HIERARCHICAL PROPORTIONS https://www.exploringart.co/words-in-...



Thanks so much for watching!
Here at Exploring Art with Alessandro I make free educational videos on art history with the goal of helping to understand better Visual Arts.
Come join us in the discussion and, if you like this video, please share it with your friends



-------------------------------
sources: Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain, Fair Use

• #education
• #art
• #art_history
• #exploring_art
• #explore
• #exploring_art_with_alessandro
• #documentary
• #allegory
• #mythology
• #medieval_time
• #hierarchical_proportions
• #education
• #greek_mythology
• #statue_of_liberty
• #liberty_leading_the_people
• #lorenzetti
• #justice
• #peace
• #romanticism
• #art_class
• #modern_art
• #contemporary_art