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\u201cThere is no beauty without some strangeness.\u201d-Edgar Allen Poe<\/em><\/p>\n

As Halloween approaches, some people would like to create a frightening atmosphere in their house to match that of the holiday. It is an opportunity to embrace what is both beautiful and dark. Choose one of these mysterious works of art and you might find you like the shadowy ambiance all year long.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Dante and Virgil<\/a> by William-Adolphe Bouguereau<\/p>\n

This painting, Dante and Virgil, is based on a short but vicious scene in the Inferno. Uncharacteristically dark in subject, it’s a terrible departure from this painter\u2019s typically beautified nymph-like figures. It is often compared to artwork by Rafael, but has a rich beauty all its own. The struggle of the two main characters in Dante\u2019s inferno are captured in detail, with strong vibrant colors to match the mood of the story. One can\u2019t help but feel the tension with this in the room.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Judith Beheading Holofernes<\/a> by Michelangelo da Caravaggio<\/p>\n

Judith Beheading Holofernes<\/em> is a beautiful baroque masterpiece by Carvaggio. His paintings, which combine a realistic observation of the human state, both physical and emotional, with a dramatic use of lighting, had a formative influence on other artists of his time. This piece depicts the story from the book of Judith, about a widow who is able to enter the tent of her enemy and slay him while he sleeps. Revenge can be served sweetly in front of guests.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Death of Marat<\/a> by Jacques-Louis David<\/p>\n

David sought to imbue Marat with some of the sacred qualities given to religious martyrs and give credence to the revolutionary causes for which he fought by painting him in the style of Michelangelo’s Pieta\u00a0 and Caravaggio’s Entombment of Christ. His use of dramatic lighting and idealized subject give off a sense of tragic sacrifice.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Death and the Maiden<\/a> by Egon Schiele<\/p>\n

This piece of expressionist art was said to be inspired by the mythological abduction of Persephone by Hades, the god of the underworld. The two figures are desperately clinging to each other, even as they appear to spin out of control. Dark, earthy tones give it a sense of realism even though the shapes make it appear more like a dream or a nightmare. It is a piece that is hard to look away from.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vampire<\/a> by Edvard Munch<\/p>\n

Also known as Love and Pain, this piece by Edvard Much shows the natural connections between painting and passion. In it, a woman is shown kissing a man\u2019s neck while her fiery red head swirls around them. This could easily be interpreted as a man giving in to a Vampire\u2019s will. It is a gothic image for those who want to find romance in the darkness.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FRAGILE Handle With Care<\/a> by Adrian Borda<\/p>\n

Sometimes the heart can be a strange and grotesque thing. Borda captures that in this painting of someone\u2019s broken heart, pierced by love\u2019s arrow. The Fragile tag on it adds a sense of dark humor that many people would appreciate. This is the kind of piece that will be a great conversation starter even after Halloween is over.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Witches in the Air<\/a> by Francisco Goya<\/p>\n

This is one of six paintings he created related to the theme of Witchcraft. The figures floating above the main subject seem to be taunting him as he passes. It’s clear to see just how hauntingly beautiful the paintings from Goya’s dark period really were. Despite the mystery and tension found in this scene, it’s also breathtakingly beautiful thanks to the incredible skill and technique employed. You can enjoy both the whimsy and magic created by this subject.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Scream<\/a> by Edvard Munch<\/p>\n

For many, the swirling colors and look of desperation perfectly represents the torment and frustration of modern life. . Throughout his career, Munch’s paintings and print work covered dark themes such as sickness, misery and death. This is a milder piece that will still make you feel sympathy for the poor, troubled subject<\/p>\n

9. Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette<\/a> by Vincent Van Gogh<\/p>\n

This project, done by Van Gogh as a school project to study anatomy, is uniquely different than his other works. Although the cigarette in the skulls mouth could be taken as some type of symbolism it was really just a piece of Van Gogh’s youthful humor. If you look closely, you might see that the skull is smiling at you.<\/p>\n

10. Self-Portrait with Death as a Fiddler<\/a> by Arnold Bocklin<\/p>\n

In this painting the artist depicts a mythological creature, such as death in a very mundane setting. He has death playing the fiddle for him, which is hardly frightening, yet seeing him portray by a fleshless skeleton would send shivers down the audience\u2019s backs. Only the artist is unaware of what stands behind him, but you wouldn\u2019t want to spoil the surprise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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