The movements of Mars and Venus in “The Planets” by Gustav Holst are two seemingly opposite pieces, with completely different feelings, tempos, and instrumental arrangements. The characteristics of the two gods couldn’t be any more opposite, yet Holst decided to put them one after the other in his symphony. With Nietzsche's “Birth of Tragedy,” knowledge of the planet’s astrology (and possibly historical context) I will uncover how the two movements are more similar than anyone ever imagined. Insert something about the Apolline and Dionysiac drives here. Lots of Nietzsche. Something like this: “Their two deities of art, Apollo and Dionysos, provide the starting-point for our recognition that there exists in the world of the Greeks an …show more content…
These are also traits that one might think of when thinking about Mars the Roman deity. Mars is in charge of all sports and competitions. The element of fire rules Mars in Chinese astrology because of its passion, energy and adventurous nature. Some traits of Mars are both Dionysiac and Apolline. Confidence is Dionysiac because too much confidence can lead to cockiness and can lead to a destructive path filled with your darkest desires. But just enough confidence can lead to a great life filled with your greatest desires. Nietzsche speaks of the thin line that the Apolline must not cross in his essay “The Birth of Tragedy.” Apollo is not allowed to cross the thin dream-line that separates reality from the dream because the knowledge of that reality creates wild Dionysiac …show more content…
Song and dance are the art forms of the Dionysiac drive because they reach inside your body to your mind and create feelings of brotherhood. Solidarity is personified in the Dionysiac because every man feels connected to everyone around them. While Venus seems like it would be a predominately Apolline song, it is both Apolline and Dionysiac. The entire song simulates the feeling of flying, but the feeling is not always the same. At the beginning the feeling is more Apolline, you feel like you no longer inhabit your body but instead are flying above your body. This feeling is much more Apolline than Dionysiac because your mind is affected by it. You no longer have control over your body, all you can do is experience everything that is happening from the outside looking in. This feeling lasts from 7:27 to 8:59 in the movement. In the middle of the movement, the feeling of flying is much more Dionysiac. The use of string bass and cello in an ascending rhythm create the feeling of your body leaving the ground. This feeling is Dionysiac because music gives you the feeling of “flying and dancing” (Nietzsche, ). Because dancing uses your body and not your mind this feeling of flying simulates the movement of your body instead of your mind. When the french horns come back in at 13:13 the feeling of flying and dancing stops and the feeling of flying above your body starts again, but this
A myth that can relate to two of his attributes is when Dionysos is captured by pirates. He was seized when he was the main attraction at the beach due to his beauty. While he got tied up in a rope, Dionysos
Holst began to take a certain interest to astrology and theosophy. The supposed precursor to The Planets is Alan Leo’s book “The Art of Syntheis.” Leo’s chapter names in the books seem to have inspired the names for Holst’s movements in The P...
My research paper will investigate the Greek God Apollo. The reason I chose Apollo was I have never had a chance to look into other Gods or Goddess’ other than Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. The next seven paragraphs are paraphrased depictions, stories and relational information directly related to the god Apollo The information was compiled by author: Atsma, Aaron J., on the website: Theoi.com. Theoi Project Copyright © 2000 – 2011. 12 May 2014. Each paragraph is a separate encyclopedia reference and is noted in the following footnotes reference.
When one thinks of great classical composers, popular artists such as Mozart, Bach, Tchaikovsky, and many others come to mind. However, many people don’t acknowledge the lesser known composers, such as Gustav Holst. Holst was one of many composers who got caught up in the misfortune of being recognized for only one work, “despite having written many that merit recognition” (Heffer, “Holst: Beyond ‘The Planets’”). Holst was generally not liked, aside from ‘The Planets”, due to the fact that he was known for writing “austere” and “stark” compositions. However, this is what set him apart from the rest of composers of his time. Holst was truly a talented composer, made great songs, and should not be acknowledged for his most popular work, but his
But here, joy doesn’t come from idealized images but rather musical symbols and sounds. As one listens to music for instance, the person gets “outside of” herself and her pleasure comes from becoming one with nature. Furthermore, the reunion of man and man is reaffirmed. For instance, people at a concert have a feeling of unity as they are all listening to the same music and experiencing the same feeling. Music and dance transform the consciousness of the individual who is immersed in them and the feeling of separation is lost. Nietzsche describes music symbols as resembling the ecstatic state of mind that they suggest, these symbols transfigure and sweeten reality. So, dionysian music symbols don’t necessarily represent one specific thought or emotion. Thus, while listening to music, the world is transfigured into an aesthetically pleasing world, and thereby makes life possible and worth living. But much like apollonian art, diosynian art involves an illusion and once the music stops, we return to the ugly reality and there is a danger of letdown when the dionysian experience is
The Differences between Apollo and Dionysus are not difficult to see. Though both Gods are associated wi...
Nietzsche introduces the Apollonian and the Dionysian as being part of the “Greek Life.” The Apollonian was based off of the Greek god Apollo. It represented culture, order, and art. The Dionysian was based off of the Greek god Dionysus. It represented nature, chaos, and feeling. Both the Apollonian and the Dionysian were combined with the creation of tragedy and became the core o...
The Venus of Hohle Fels, was discovered by an archaeologist, Nicholas J. Conrad, in September 2008 in the Hohle Fels Cave near Schelklingen, Germany. The figurine was found in the cave hall, about 20m from the entrance and about 3m below the ground level. Venus of Hohle Fels was a mammoth ivory, which was broken up into fragments and still missing its left arm and its shoulders. There were other goddess discovered, such as the Goddess of Willendorf (25,000 BCE.), Venus of Dolni Vestonice (25,000 BCE.), and more, but they aren’t as old as the Venus of Hohle Fels. These figurines were mostly likely made as a talisman for men while they were out hunting away from home, or perhaps it was made to display fertility, which showed a huge breast to
The Birth of Venus is a beautiful Renaissance canvas masterpiece created by Sandro Botticello. The picture illustrates the birth of Venus in a very mystical way. Venus has emerged from sea on a shell which is being driven to shore by flying wind-gods. She is surrounded by beautiful roses which are painted in a truly remarkable color. As she is about to step to land, one of the Hours hands her a purple cloak. The back drop includes the sea and a forest. The overall effect of this painting are almost overwhelming, color and beauty meet the eye in every angle.
The French 1884 oil on canvas painting The Song of the Lark by Jules-Adolphe Breton draws grasps a viewer’s attention. It draws an observer in by its intense but subtle subject matter and by the luminous sun in the background. Without the incandescent sun and the thoughtful look of the young woman, it would just be a bland earth-toned farm landscape. However, Breton understood what to add to his painting in order to give it drama that would instantly grab an onlooker’s interest.
The author of the Latin poem, The Vigil of Venus, remains a mystery, along with the date it was penned. Many have speculated who might have written this piece of poetry, but no one can be certain. It is assumed that it was written in early spring on the eve of the festival of Venus, and set it what might be Sicily. The writer is focused on the natural world, and seems motivated by love, spring, and hope of the renewal of both. Some believe this particular piece is seen through the eyes of Venus, known in Greek mythology as the mother of the Roman people. Critics might argue that this poem somehow suggests the imminent fall of the Roman Empire, and while I agree with this possible explanation, I could argue
Rose, A. R. “Seneca’s Dawn Song (Hercules Furens, 125-58) and the Imagery of Cosmic Disruption.” Latomus 44.1 (1985): 101-23.
Dionysian was the primal aspect of reality, as well as raw nature, life and death, pleasure
Dionysus was an ancient Greek god that was characterized as sly, angry, and kind. Dionysus, or the Roman name Bacchus, was the son of Zeus and Semele, who was a mortal, meaning that Dionysus was the only god to have a parent that was a mortal (InfoPlease, Classical Mythology). Dionysus was also depicted as a handsome, naked youth or a mature, bearded man. Some of Dionysus’ symbols include: grapes, ivy, and celebration, although his most notable symbol was wine (Greek Gods and Goddesses, Dionysus). One of Dionysus’ major aspects of his personality is his dual-nature. This dual-nature is accredited to his symbol of wine which also reflects a dual-nature (GreekMythology.com, Dionysus).
Since 1976, when the Viking Landers took off toward the red planet, people have been wondering if there is life on Mars. There have been questions of pictures taken from Mars and skepticism about why some of the recent landings have failed. Scientists, up till now, have been doubtful about life on Mars.