Music of the Spheres is a painting by Anna Rose Bain which was uploaded on February 14th, 2011.
Music of the Spheres
Music of the Spheres features a 3/4 life-size figure in a dark, curtained interior. Behind her is a window looking out into a night sky. There are... more
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Dimensions
48.000 x 50.000 inches
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Title
Music of the Spheres
Artist
Anna Rose Bain
Medium
Painting - Oil On Linen
Description
"Music of the Spheres" features a 3/4 life-size figure in a dark, curtained interior. Behind her is a window looking out into a night sky. There are stars in the sky, including the constellation Lyra, or Lyre--an ancient musical instrument. Overhead are Chinese lanterns, which, combined with the large globe, contribute to the loosely circular composition.
The ancient Greeks, particularly the mathematician Pythagoras, believed the music of the spheres was an inaudible harmonious music created by the movement of the celestial bodies. The concept can also be traced back to Jewish beliefs about an orderly cosmos singing the praises of its Creator. As an artist and musician, I find this idea particularly fascinating. Though it is strictly metaphysical, the idea of harmony in the universe is still prevalent in Western thought.
Uploaded
February 14th, 2011
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Comments (24)
Brian Sereda
REally Well executed. DIdnt vonnegut mention Music of the spheres in one of his novels?
Sam Shacked
Just pleased about all your work, and happy to see such awesome talent! Congrats on your sale.
Randy Rosenberger
A Masterpiece of beauty and wonder, Anna! I just love the richness and symbolism of this magnificent oil painting and all the gorgeous elements. Your description is so wonderful to read, and adds to the enrichment of the resplendent painting. Congrats on a very worthy sale, and thanks much for sharing this talent with us. You got my F/V on this beauty!