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C. L. (n.d). Kinky Red Leather Thigh High Studded Boots [Painting found in Killer High Heels, Brooklyn Museum]. Retrieved from http://www.ifitshipitshere.com/killer-heels-brooklyn-museum-real-kick/
While looking through the Killer High Heels images at the Brooklyn Museum, I came across these boots. They're not nearly as weird as many of the others in the collection but these caught my eye. Although they are not the same designer and shoes, these remind me of the Red leather boots worn on the Broadway show 'Kinky Boots'. They have more of a cowboy feel to them with the buttons but I think it would be interesting to see this pair on a stage in New York rather than in a museum.

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Valesio, G. L. (17th century). Venus Whipping Cupid with Roses [Painting found in The MET Collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art]. Retrieved from https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/361900
In this piece of art, Venus is whipping her son Cupid. A satyr/devil is guiding her hand that is whipping young Cupid. Perhaps he did something wrong and is being punished for a love choice he made and his mother is unhappy? Roses are typically a sign or romance and love so to whip her own child with such a loving object that is covered in thorns is a bit much. Perhaps a punishment with good intentions.

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Antonio Pollaiuolo, Cristofano di Michele Martini, Hercules and the hydra, 1500-1520.
I have an interest in mythology and this engraving. Hercules is depicted in one of his many battles against tyrants and monsters. In this battle, he is fighting the Hydra with a torch. The torch was used to cauterize the wounds where Hercules cut off the Hydra's head to prevent them from growing back.
An element of the "period eye" I might need to understand is the Greek cultural influence of mythology and Hercules life in general. A human figure is depicted as the effective unit fighting against another figure creating an interactive story of heroicness.

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Katsushika Hokusai, The Great Wave of Kanagawa, 1829.
Japanese water inks provide vivid color imagery. Hokusai's most famous work/most recognizable work of Japanese art depicts a rogue wave near Mount Fuji.Woodblock prints were used to reproduce written texts. This manner of printing was originally made for the wealthy but later grew wide. A collaboration of 4 experts were needed (Designer, Engraver, Printer, and Publisher).
Purpose: Depicted romance and certain districts.

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Vincent Van Gogh, Cafe Terrace on Night, 1888.
This specific piece was on the wall of my old home in Florida. My mother made my fall in love art and Van Gogh always makes me think of her. When she brought this home, I would stare at it for hours.I always felt so calm and even on my worst days, just looking at this piece made me happy. When I see this anywhere I smile.

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Salvador Dali, Galatea of the Spheres,1952
My favorite image from this week. The formal element that stands out to me is the multiple spheres that through spacing and positioning, create the image of a woman. To me, the spheres that create the neckline look similar to the phases of the moon. With the variations of blue, she looks so peaceful.

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Dali, S. (1946) The temptation of Saint Anthony
https://www.dalipaintings.com/temptation-of-saint-anthony.jsp
Salvador Dali is hands down one of history's weirdest artists. through his surrealism, Dali transformed life and meaning. All of his paintings had to be interpreted by the viewer. His art has always been an odd form of expression, one that everyone can pull their own ideology and interpretation from. In the image below, you can see Saint Anthony being tempted by a nude woman. and the heavenly glow around the carriage. Perhaps its a mixture of sin and desire?

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Figure 2. Anubis the God of Death and Embalming
I really enjoy the lore behind one of the ancient Egyptians most feared and respected gods. It was said that in the afterlife, Anubis would weigh your heart and if you were filled with good deeds, you would be granted passage into the afterlife. If the bad outweighed the good, your heart was fed to a monster. And your soul was cursed and would never be granted passage. (form of 2nd death)

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Figure 1.Egyptian Bust of Cleopatra
Out of all of the images I was introduced to this week, the Egyptian bust is my favorite. I love Egyptology and mummification. A project I did for graduation had a large focus on Egyptian lifestyle, death, and practices.