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Perseus with the Head of Medusa
메두사의 머리를 든 페르세우스 · Antonio Canova · 1804–6
| Artist | Antonio Canova (안토니오 카노바) |
|---|---|
| Period | 1804–6 |
| Country / culture | Italy (Italian) |
| Medium | Marble |
| Museum | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
| License | CC0 1.0 (Met Open Access, isPublicDomain=true) |
About this work
Canova's Perseus with the Head of Medusa (1804-6) presents the mythological hero at the moment of victory in polished marble; twisted pose and diagonal arms organise the story through the idealised body.
The full Korean essay is available in the Korean version; this English page provides a concise guide rather than a full translation.
Points to look for
- Follow the diagonals of sword arm and raised head.
- See how one marble suggests flesh, cloth and metal differently.
- Compare its smooth surface with Rodin's rough bronze.
Questions
- 신화의 한 장면을 조각으로 멈추면 어떤 순간을 골라야 할까요?
- 돌로 만든 인체에서 무게감이 사라질 수 있는 이유는 무엇일까요?
- 영웅을 그릴 때 실제 사람보다 이상적으로 만드는 것에는 어떤 뜻이 있을까요?
Rights & source
Antonio Canova, Perseus with the Head of Medusa (1804–6). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access (CC0).
CC0 1.0 (Met Open Access, isPublicDomain=true) · Met object 204758
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