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The myth of Orpheus: presentation and interpretations

Who was Orpheus? Orpheus is a legendary hero of Greek mythology. The son of the Thracian king Œager and the muse Calliope, he is said to have received a traditional seven-stringed lyre from the god Apollo and added two strings to it as a tribute to the nine Muses. In the myths, he is represent ...

19
May
2009

Robert Doisneau : portraits of artists and views of Lyon

A new exhibition The Jean Couty Museum in Lyon is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition dedicated to Robert doisneau until April 30, 2022: Robert Doisneau - Portraits of Artists and Views of Lyon. The famous French photographer is known worldwide for his portraits and street scenes like the famous ...

05
Jan
2022

Leonardo: 5 good reasons to watch the new France 2 series

painter and inventor is interrogated by Stefano Giraldi, an officer of the Podesta, about his relationship with this woman who was much more than his muse. Leonardo then recalls his meeting with this beautiful maid, when she was posing as a model in the studio of the painter and sculptor Andrea d ...

07
Feb
2022

Julie Manet : a fascinating exhibition at the Musée Marmottan-Monet in Paris

et and Berthe Morisot born in 1878? On this International Women's Rights Day, I suggest you discover this exceptional woman who was at once a painter, muse to many artists and art collector. The Marmottan-Monet Museum in Paris is currently dedicating an exhibition to her entitled Julie Manet, ...

08
Mar
2022

Alphonse Mucha: 5 things to know about his life and work

e success of his first advertising poster for the play Gismonda, Sarah Bernhardt hired him and signed a 6-year contract. The actress was not only his muse. She also helped to make his style known in Paris. Partly thanks to Sarah Bernhardt, his work gained such notoriety in France that he received t ...

17
May
2023

Drag Race France: 5 Things to Know About Season 3

imilar television contest in the United States in 2020, is a standout in this field. Besides her talent as a professional makeup artist, she has been a muse for brands Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier! Regarding the contest's jury, viewers will find the indomitable Daphné Bürki and Kiddy Smi ...

30
May
2024