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Carpe diem


Carpe diem
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Copyright: Klaudio Dadich (daddo) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1823 W: 32 N: 2015] (8811)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-30
Categories: Artwork
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-10-08 2:31
Viewed: 292
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
There is something very moving about this relief. I am pretty sure that I took the detailed shot from the side of a sarcophagus in some part of the Vatican museum. The fact that a dead person had originally been inside and that the outside showed times of passion, gay abandon and frivolity really emphasized the message of “Carpe diem”, for once one is dead, the joys of this world are denied forever.

I love how the artist captured the chemistry between the two characters. The one on the left is a satyr. He looks at the beautiful dancing girl with such desire. She, semi naked (see workshop)is caught up in the dance, a dance that celebrates youth and beauty, but she is also definitely aware of him and his intentions.

The fact that all of these emotions and movements are captured so sensuously in stone indicates the mastery the Greeks and then the Romans had over marble. Just look at the glint in his eye. The figures that were carved for this stone coffin reflect the Romans’ love of the good life, their Bacchanalian feasts, their philosophy of eat, drink and be happy for tomorrow we die.


Horace, Quintus Horatius Flaccus 65-8 B.C.

Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.
Snatch at today and trust as little as you can in tomorrow.
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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12914 W: 275 N: 17676] (71109)
  • [2008-10-08 3:32]

Hello Klaudio,

Long time ago we have very good artists, his con work with white stone, here a nic eexample.
Or is this image in marble!
I would perhaps a little bit to above side twee centimeter cropped the left angle is little bit disturbing.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

zdravo Klaudio,
excellent shot with fantastic detail and notice about it. It is nice to find someone who admire old arts.

Marjan

Hi Klaudio,
You have captured the essence of life in this wonderful photograph.
Perfect image.
A wonderful note to go with this marvelous image.
Regards
Peter

Hello Klaudio,

This is a wonderful detail from the sarcophagus, and an excellent short analysis you've provided of the sensuality that the sculptor has imbued in his work. Warm regards,

Bulent

Hello Klaudio,
A splendid detail from sarcophagus .
As a art lover , I like the composition so much.
Thanks for sharing,
Best regards,
zeynep

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