This painting adorns the entrance of Athens University and it depicts the sciences as women. From right to left are Physics, Astronomy, Theology and Medicine. Beside them is Legislation, grabbed by Otto, the first king of Greece who was ousted in 1862, probably because he wouldn't let Legislation off his hands. :-)
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Meet the Sciences
This painting adorns the entrance of Athens University and it depicts the sciences as women. From right to left are Physics, Astronomy, Theology and Medicine. Beside them is Legislation, grabbed by Otto, the first king of Greece who was ousted in 1862, probably because he wouldn't let Legislation off his hands. :-)
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6 comments:
Hmm...this is the first time i've seen sciences depicted as women! This is a great shot! Thanks for sharing :)
Yea! Women Rock!
Actually, in Greek the world "Science" is of feminine gender :-)
interesting......like the Muses are to arts?
Lovely colors and details and interesting comments!
-Kim
Good pic, great insight from the info...and to top it all , your wonderful witty gem that brought me a smile., Eff charisto, V!
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