Myth in art

[Ren]

Ancient art is fascinating to me in that it always has a higher meaning or symbolism, usually religious, in stark contrast to modern art created purely for art's sake, if you will. The most iconic pieces, it seems, are part of a story, or depict a mythological character. What are your favorite examples? Mine is the Nike of Samothrace.

 

[Myrddin]

I know it's not Ancient art, but I like the "Birth of Venus" painting done by Boticelli.

 

[Nadai]

This is one of my favorite paintings of Greek myth, The Death of Procris


Another of my favorites is Psyche and Eros! I love the love stories.