Cupids (Art)

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Information for Authority record

Name (Latin)
Cupids (Art)
Other forms of name
Amores
Amoretti
Amorettoes
Amorettos
Amorini
Amorinos
See Also From tracing topical name
Symbolism in art
Cherubs (Art)
MARC
MARC

Other Identifiers

Wikidata: Q284865
Library of congress: sh2007006729
Sources of Information
  • Work cat.: Cupids and cherubs : divine inspirations in craft and decorating, 1995.
  • Webster's 3rd(cupid: a naked, usu. winged infantile figure representing the god of love and often holding a bow and arrow; CHERUB 3)
  • Webster's 3rd(amorino, pl. amorini, also amorinos: cupid; cherub 3; amoretto, pl. amoretti or amorettos, also amorettoes: cupid; cherub 3)
  • Grove art online, Aug. 16, 2007(in "Angel (from OCWA)" article: sacred function of the childlike cherubs that appear in 16th century should not be confused with profane putti, or small cupids)