Europa1.0247

Europa1.0247_Nakian

Nakian.org
ogcma s.v. "Europa"
Classical Sources:

Reuben Nakian, "Voyage to Crete", ca. 1960, abstract expressionist sculpture in terra cotta with blue patina, 9 x 14 x 5", Nakian Family Collection, Nakian Atelier no. 30.137.
Nakian engaged the myth of Europa throughout his career. Reid lists seven discreet entries, but each is multifaceted and their should be more.

Textured blue-grey sculpture depicting a figure riding an animal with large horns, against a white background.

OGCMA slides are designed by Roger T. Macfarlane for use in Classical Civilization 241 courses at Brigham Young University.
The present resource contains information assembled for The Oxford Guide to Classical Mythology in the Arts, 1300 - 1990's, edited by J. Davidson Reid (Oxford 1994), and it is used with express permission from Oxford University press.
Address concerns or inquiries to macfarlane@byu.edu.