The Zodiac Signs as Art: Which Painting Are You? | Art History

Ever wondered which painting you are according to your astrological sign? Well, today, we have the answers. Whether you actually put any weight into astrology or not, I think creating a fun or sentimental connection to a particular work of art (albeit a maybe, kind of thin connection in this case) has the potential to make the piece that much more memorable. Not to mention, any excuse to look at beautiful art is a good excuse, right?

So, without further delay, which painting are you? Let me know in the comments below which one it is, and if you relate!

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

Period: Neoclassical

Painting: Jacques-Louis David, The Intervention of the Sabine Women, 1799.

Traits:

Bold, vibrant, and honest.
Is determined to succeed, and on occasion, quite competitive.
Sometimes accused of being aggressive, but really just stands by their convictions and isn’t afraid to speak their mind when they need to.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Period: Impressionism

Painting: Claude Monet, Water-Lilies (one of a series of 250 oil paintings between 1896 - 1920)

Traits:

A kind soul—loves beauty and serenity.

Sometimes accused of being lazy, but is actually just creative and has their own unique process to success.
Is strong at expressing themselves through the arts.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Period: Rococo

Painting: Jean-Honoré Fragonard, The Birth of Venus, 1755.

Traits:

Sometimes falsely perceived as shallow, but actually just appreciates nice things and having a good time.
Good-humored, expressive, and curious.
Loves to be social, but sometimes struggles to be serious in front of others.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Period: Post-Impressionism

Painting: Vincent van Gogh, Starry Night Over the Rhône, 1888

Traits:

Intuitive, sentimental, and goal-driven.
Sometimes accused of being overly-emotional about things but is very empathetic and has a strong understanding of others’ feelings.
Likes to make their home their sanctuary, but feels most inspired in nature—especially by the water.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Period: Italian High Renaissance

Painting: Michelangelo Buonarroti, The Creation of the Sun, Moon, and Plants, 1511.

Traits:

Warm-hearted, passionate, and committed.
Sometimes accused of being egocentric or overconfident but really just knows their worth and doesn’t like to be stepped on.
Feels pride and energy when creating but has a tendency to overwork themself.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

Period: Ancient Roman Art

Painting: Painted Garden, Villa of Livia, fresco, 30-20 B.C.E.

Traits:

Practical, loyal, and nature-loving.
Is detail-focused and dedicated to doing well but sometimes carries that too far into perfectionism.
Finds that reflecting outdoors and journaling helps soothe their worries.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Period: Romanticism

Painting: Thomas Cole, The Course of Empire: Consummation, 1836.

Traits:

Just, social, and romantic.
Sometimes struggles with indecisiveness due to their desire to always make fair and/or logical decisions.
Moved by beauty/aesthetics and love above all.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

Period: Baroque

Painting: Peter Paul Rubens, The Capture of Samson, 1609-1610.

Traits:

Passionate, dynamic, and courageous.
Natural-born leader who values loyalty and intimacy in life.
Hates dishonesty and sometimes struggles with trusting others because of it.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

Period: Modernism

Painting: Henri Mattise, Le Bonheur de Vivre, 1905-1906.

Traits:

Open-minded, sociable, and philosophical.
Loves to travel and interact with people, learning more about others and their cultures.
Sometimes accused of being unreliable as a result of their free-spirited and independent character.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

Period: Edo

Painting: Utagawa Hiroshige II, Great Waves of Soshu Shichiriga-hama, 1847.

Traits:

Thoughtful, ambitious, and disciplined.
Great at taking initiative and getting things done, but sometimes struggles to ask for help when they really need it.
Enjoys the comfort and peace of nature.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Period: Surrealism

Painting: Salvador Dalí, Illuminated Pleasures, 1929.

Traits:

Idealistic, imaginative, and independent.
Has a tendency to overthink things, which can lead to anxiety and nervousness.
Is happiest when creating or solving.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

Period: Neo-expressionism

Painting: Jean-Michel Basquiat, In Italian, 1983.

Traits:

Artistic, intuitive, and compassionate.

Sometimes thought of as moody but really just believes in expressing oneself authentically.
Is highly empathetic to others’ emotions, and processes best by exploring creative outlets.

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