Centaur
Fridman, Sigrid
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Alternative Title
Kentauren
Date
1939Description
Detail, upper half with arching bow; Half horse, half human, the centaur symbolizes the lower nature of mankind, the wild, instinctive side. The artist has chosen to render Keiron (Chiron), the wise centaur, who symbolizes nature’s healing capacity. The sculpture caused heated debate that lasted almost ten years before it finally was erected and unveiled in 1939. It is Fridman's best known work of sculpture; she was also a poet. Source: Wikipedia; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page (accessed 7/18/2013)
Type of Work
sculpture (visual work)Subject
allegory, animal, mythology (Classical), Twentieth century
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