Epic Poetry
A long, serious poem that tells the story of a hero's adventures.
What is it?
Epic poetry is a type of poem that is very long and tells a story about a hero. Famous epics include the Iliad and Odyssey from ancient Greece, and the Aeneid from Rome. In the 1500s, Italian poet Ludovico Ariosto wrote "Orlando Furioso," an epic about a knight named Orlando. The painting "Petrarch and Ariosto" shows a scene from this poem. Epic poems often have battles, magic, and love stories.
Why it matters
Epic poems have influenced art, literature, and movies for thousands of years. Many paintings show scenes from epics. Understanding epic poetry helps you understand these artworks.
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史诗
讲述英雄冒险故事的长篇严肃诗歌。
这是什么？
史诗是一种非常长的诗歌，讲述英雄的故事。著名的史诗包括古希腊的《伊利亚特》和《奥德赛》，以及罗马的《埃涅阿斯纪》。16世纪，意大利诗人卢多维科·阿里奥斯托写了《疯狂的奥兰多》，一首关于骑士奥兰多的史诗。画作《彼得拉克和阿里奥斯托》展示了这首诗中的一个场景。史诗通常有战斗、魔法和爱情故事。
为什么重要
史诗影响了艺术、文学和电影数千年。许多画作展示史诗中的场景。理解史诗有助于你理解这些艺术品。
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