Passion/ Romance Humanities project

  • "Songs of Songs"  400 BCE
    400 BCE

    "Songs of Songs" 400 BCE

    This image is a beautifully illuminated manuscript page, likely from a medieval or early Renaissance Hebrew text. The text in the center appears to be from the Song of Songs. The page is richly decorated with floral patterns, birds, and a figure playing a stringed instrument on the left, while a seated figure wearing a crown appears on the right, possibly representing King Solomon, who is traditionally associated with the authorship of the Song of Songs. It belongs to Literature/Religion
  • Plato's Symposium (385-370 BCE)
    370 BCE

    Plato's Symposium (385-370 BCE)

    Because the original “381–370 BCE” dialogue was transmitted via manuscripts and later printed editions, there isn’t a surviving “first edition cover.” The images above show a modern book edition of Symposium (which gets the idea across), and more generic classical‑era scrolls representing how such texts were stored in antiquity. It belongs to philosophy.
  • Aphrodite of Knidos by Praxiteles (350 BCE)
    350 BCE

    Aphrodite of Knidos by Praxiteles (350 BCE)

    Since the original bronze statue is lost, what remains are Roman marble copies or later engravings and reconstructions. The image above show some of those giving a visual idea of the famous sculpture. It belongs to Art History.
  • Sappho's Love Poetry - 300 BCE
    300 BCE

    Sappho's Love Poetry - 300 BCE

    What survives from Sappho’s poems are fragments written on papyrus — often as tiny scraps. The “Ancient Greek papyrus” images give a sense of how such texts might have looked. Modern compilations of her poetry are often bound as books; the “modern edition” images are representative of how we access her poetry today. It belongs to Literature.
  • Roman Frescoes of Pompeii (1st century BC)
    1 CE

    Roman Frescoes of Pompeii (1st century BC)

    The image is a well‑preserved example of Roman wall paintings from excavated houses in Pompeii. The image shows vivid colors and themes typical of 1st‑century Roman domestic decoration. It belongs to Art/History.
  • The Kiss of Judas by Giotto (c. 1306)
    1306

    The Kiss of Judas by Giotto (c. 1306)

    The image showcase the famous fresco from the Scrovegni Chapel (also called the Arena Chapel), showing the moment of Judas’s betrayal. This is the best-known surviving source for the 1306 work. It belongs to Art history.
  • Dante Alighieri- Inferno, Paolo and Francesca scene (1320)
    1320

    Dante Alighieri- Inferno, Paolo and Francesca scene (1320)

    This image is Gustave Doré’s engraving of Paolo and Francesca, created for his famous illustrated edition of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno (published in 1861). The scene comes from Canto V, where Dante encounters the tragic lovers Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Rimini, swept eternally through a violent storm as punishment for their illicit love.Literature Art History
  • Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet (1597)

    Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet (1597)

    This is a classic 19th-century engraved illustration depicting the heartbreaking final scene of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The artwork shows Juliet lying on the bier in the Capulet tomb while Romeo, who believes she is dead, holds her in his arms just moments after drinking poison.This illustration visually captures the intensity, sorrow, and passion that define the ending of the play. This piece falls under Art History.
  • Johannes Vermeer – “Girl with a Pearl Earring” (1665)

    Johannes Vermeer – “Girl with a Pearl Earring” (1665)

    This is the famous oil painting “Girl with a Pearl Earring” created around 1665 by Dutch Baroque artist Johannes Vermeer. The piece shows a young woman wearing a blue and gold turban and a large pearl earring, looking over her shoulder toward the viewer. It’s often called the “Mona Lisa of the North” because of its mystery and emotional expression. This piece is also Art History.
  • Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata (1801)

    Beethoven – Moonlight Sonata (1801)

    This is a famous painted portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven, created by the artist Joseph Karl Stieler around 1819–1820. It shows Beethoven in the middle of composing, holding sheet music and a pencil, which highlights his intensity, genius, and passion for music. This portrait is the most widely recognized image of Beethoven and is often used to represent the Romantic era of music. It belongs primarily to Music History.
  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen -1813

    Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen -1813

    This is a title page from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, one of the most famous novels in English literature. The design reflects early 19th-century book printing styles, with decorative borders and classical motifs. This novel is often celebrated for its romance, wit, and commentary on society, marriage, and class — making it an iconic work in literary history.
  • Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy (1905)

    Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy (1905)

    This is the sheet music for “Clair de Lune,” one of the most famous piano pieces ever written, composed by Claude Debussy. It is the third movement of his Suite Bergamasque. The title means “Light of the Moon,” and the music is known for its soft, dreamy, emotional quality — often associated with romance, tenderness, and nighttime imagery. The handwritten-style sheet music emphasizes the elegance and expression Debussy intended. This work belongs to Music History.
  • The Lovers by Pablo Picasso (1923)

    The Lovers by Pablo Picasso (1923)

    This painting is “The Lovers” by Pablo Picasso, created during his Neoclassical Period. It shows a tender, intimate moment between a man and a woman, holding hands and leaning into each other with soft, thoughtful expressions. The calm colors and gentle body language reflect affection, emotional closeness, and romance. This painting belongs to Art History.
  • Frida Kahlo — Self‑Portraits (1930s–1950s)

    Frida Kahlo — Self‑Portraits (1930s–1950s)

    This is Frida Kahlo’s famous painting “Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird.” In this work, Kahlo portrays herself in front of lush green leaves, wearing a painful thorn necklace that draws blood. A black cat sits on her right shoulder, a monkey on her left, and a lifeless hummingbird hangs from the center of the necklace. The painting is bold, symbolic, and deeply personal—everything Frida is known for.This work fits into Art History.
  • Casablanca (Dir. Michael Curtiz, 1942)

    Casablanca (Dir. Michael Curtiz, 1942)

    This image is a vintage lobby card promoting the classic film Casablanca, produced by Warner Bros. Lobby cards were used in theaters during the early and mid-20th century as small posters to advertise upcoming movies. The card features a scene from the film, highlighting two characters at the bar inside Rick’s Café Américain—one of the central locations in the story. The bold title and promotional design reflect the marketing style of Hollywood’s Golden Age.This work belongs to Film Studies.
  • Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye (1973)

    Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye (1973)

    This is the album cover for Marvin Gaye’s 1973 soul album Let’s Get It On. The bold red typography and warm color palette reinforce the album’s themes of intimacy, passion, and vulnerability. Widely regarded as one of the most iconic RB albums of all time, Let’s Get It On helped redefine love songs and sensual expression in popular music.This work belongs to Music History.