Mothers in Art
Throughout history mothers with their children have often been the subject of artistic works, such as paintings, sculptures or writings.
Fourth century grave reliefs on the island of Rhodos depicted mothers with children.
Paintings of mothers with their children have a long tradition in France. In the 18th century, these works embodied the Enlightenment's preoccupation with strong family bonds and the relation between mothers and children.
At the end of the nineteenth century, Mary Cassatt was a painter well known for her portraits of mothers.
Many contemporary movies portray mothers.
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Famous quotes containing the words mothers in, mothers and/or art:
“Belfast ... as uncivilised as ever—savage black mothers in houses of dark red brick, friendly manufacturers too drunk to entertain you when you arrive. It amuses me till I get tired.”
—E.M. (Edward Morgan)
“You can make children believe whatever you want, and the children of today are the soldiers and mothers of tomorrow.”
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“O spirit of love, how quick and fresh art thou.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)