Kokopelli Art

The flute player in Kokopelli Art was a popular ancient art in its own time as well as today. It is rock art or design element from the American Southwest called petroglyphs and pictographs. (continued below)

Public Interest
Today there is a lot of interest in rock art and that may explain the popularity of the Kokopelli. The Hopi kachina male is called Kookopolo and the female is Kokopolmana.

Mythology
To the Hopis Kookopolo is a mythological kachina god whose human form is a symbol of fertility and a life bringer. There are many variations of the symbol but the one most popular today has a hunched back and flute.

Other Ancient Art of Interest to Kokopelli Art

Ancient Art
This is classic ancient art from history including Gemini symbol, Greeks, Egyptians, Renaissance, Gothic, Byzantine, Baroque, Middle ages, Kokopelli paintings.

Renaissance Art
Florence Italy and the Medici family started this art movement and left one of the greatest artistic legacies of any age.

Gothic Art
Started in the Chartres France Cathedral and soon spread through all Europe with architecture, painting, and music.

Greek Art
The subject matter of most Greek art was the myths of Zeus, his family and other gods of great importance.

Ancient Greek Art
The best ancient Greek art examples are the Venus de Milo and Parthenon.

Baroque Art
Designed to appeal to the senses by impressing and inspiring a sense of awe.

Byzantine Art
Includes spectacular mosaics, paintings and churches across Europe

Egyptian Art
The Bust of Nefertiti is both beautiful and has a rich history from the tombs and pyramids.

Ancient Egyptian Art
The pyramids are spectacular but the most well known collection of ancient Egyptian art was the treasure from King Tut’s tomb, the boy king.

Gemini Symbol Art
The history behind tattoo designs of Gemini symbol art is based on Greek mythology and several sets of twins who were opposites. The Gemini symbol is well known as the horoscope zodiac astrological sign of love.

See Doug's other Art
To check out other artwork (including sexy shoes) by Doug Dourgarian and see more links for his online art gallery click here for his web gallery of art .

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