Myths in the art of old and new. Menar R.

For several decades, this book is rightfully called the best work on mythology and art. The historical and artistic monograph “Myths in the Art and New Art” was first published in Russian in 1900 in St. Petersburg. The book was an abbreviated translation of the Antiquity Art of 1878.

Author - Reneer, a well -known French artist and connoisseur of art. The book "The Art of Antiquity" was perfectly illustrated. Most of these wonderful engravings are presented in the book that you are holding in your hands.

menar is the first of scientists who not only retold ancient myths, but also managed to find their reflection in art.

Greek mythology gives a key not only to understanding ancient art, but also to understanding art as a whole. The images of ancient mythology, devoted to oblivion in the Middle Ages, gained a second life in the work of painters, sculptors and poets of the Renaissance. And later, the plots of ancient myths gave food to the imagination of writers, artists, composers. The influence of Greek mythology on world culture is difficult to overestimate.

Reneer defines mythology as a “poetic language”, which is used in ancient peoples to explain natural phenomena. This leads us to the allegory area. And to study mythology, Reneer offers to look for the meaning of religious symbols through the prism of art. This book provides an opportunity to “return to the root cause of art”, gives accurate knowledge of mythology and ensures the correct understanding of works of art.

The book is written very exciting and accessible for a wide range of readers. It can be used as a reference book in Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology.