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Forgotten Rituals

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« Forgotten Rituals » is based on a masterpiece: "La Fécondité Heureuse" a painting by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, painted between 1773 and 1776 which depicts a rural idyll scene, with a group of people gathered around a woman surrounded by children and symbols of fertility. The painting is often considered to represent the joys of family and the abundance of nature. In the context of forgotten rituals, we can consider how the themes of fertility and abundance in "La Fécondité Heureuse" might be related to ancient or forgotten practices. Here are some possible forgotten rituals that could be inspired by Fragonard's painting: The Feast of Ceres: In ancient Roman mythology, Ceres was the goddess of agriculture and fertility. Although the festival in her honor still exists in some form, the original rituals and meaning have been largely forgotten. The May Queen Ceremony: In ancient European cultures, the May Queen was a symbol of fertility and the coming of spring. While the tradition still exists in some form, the original rituals and meaning have been largely forgotten. The Harvest House: In ancient cultures, the harvest was a time of celebration and thanksgiving. While modern harvest festivals still exist, the original rituals and meaning have been largely forgotten. Mother's Day: In ancient cultures, the mother goddess was often celebrated as a symbol of fertility and abundance. While modern Mother's Day celebrations still exist, the original rituals and meaning have been largely forgotten. These forgotten rituals, inspired by Fragonard's "Fertileness" and Baudrillard's concept of the simulacrum, are a reminder that even the most idyllic and joyous practices can be rooted in complex and forgotten histories. In the context of Baudrillard's simulacra, we can consider how these forgotten rituals can be approached as simulations or representations of their original meaning. The modern celebrations and festivals that have replaced these forgotten rituals can be preserved as devoid of their original substance and meaning, and instead serve as pale imitations or simulations of reality. 3318 x 2160 px / 4k mp4 / 1 min / 81,3 Mo / 6 frames 1/1 collection 50/50 #simulacra a subrealist reread based on the masterpiece by : Happy Fecundity - Jean-Honoré Fragonard – 1773/1776 Original works On view at : Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, Hachioji, Japan