Art Stories·Oct 31Don’t lose your head to the Hero: Canova’s triumphant PerseusThe triumphant Perseus, who defeats the monster Medusa, is a masterpiece by the sculptor Antonio Canova. But why do I make the bold claim —…
Art Stories·Mar 13Perseus, the Head of Medusa and some thoughtsOne of the most famous depictions of Medusa, or rather of Perseus holding Medusa’s head, is undoubtedly that by Benvenuto Cellini, which…
Stoicminds Channel·Aug 12, 2025Slaying Monsters Within: What Perseus and Medusa Teach Us TodayOriginally, when I first heard the story about Perseus and the killing of Medusa, I first thought of the heroic character with the sword…
