Monday, January 20, 2014

"Still Life with Skull" by Paul Cezanne




Cezanne is often called "the father of modern painting". This painting features an example of "momento mori".

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  1. Eman OgabFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    I like this painting very much; I believe it has mystery and truth to it. The skull reminds us that death is inevitable no matter how fruitful our lives may seem. Also, I believe it shows the reality of hunger; the fruit is for the rich, while the poor go hungry and die....Eman Ogab

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    1. UnknownFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:14 AM

      Absolutely. I feel the skull is especially eerie because it is partially hidden from view and seems to be peering out at us. Creepy!

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