Carracci, The Ceiling of the Farnese Gallery & The Triumph of Bacchus and Ariande, 1597-1600 (15h 31min, jan 30, 1597 y – 2h 3min, jul 11, 1600 y)

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Ceiling
- Fresco paintings
- Subjects related to concept of love
- Located in Palazzo Farnese (Palace Farnese) in Rome
- "Quadro riportato" = "moved painting; idea that we are looking up at a collection of images; when the viewer looks up, the artwork is oriented the same as it would be if it was on the wall
- Paintings show narratives of mythological stories

Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne
- Depicts wedding of Bacchus and Ariadne
- Commenting on pagan naturalism; debaucherous party, all about pleasures and sensual experiences, lots of flesh exposed
- Rhythmic composition, organic and swaying motions (cherubs at top)

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