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About Jeni Andrews-Fraser
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Any questions relating to the art (painting, sculpture, design) and architecture of historical periods from the ancient Greeks to our modern age (roughly 600BC to 2000 AD). Please Note: I DO NOT undertake vaulations for artworks - for these, you need to contact a fine art dealer.

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Experience in the area:Course leader/lecturer - art history; Contextual studies lecturer (Foundation Art & Design degree); senior examiner (National UK Board) Organizations: Association of Art Historians Institute of Educational Assessors Education/Credentials: MA History of Art (Falmouth College of Art); BA Fine Art
 
   

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Art History - otto dix + the seven deadly sins


Expert: Jeni Andrews-Fraser - 4/1/2008

Question
Apart from hitler, did otto dix base the other six deadly sins on real people, and if so who?

Answer
Hi Eva - and thank you for your question.  The short answer is 'probably' - since Dix reacted to the world around him and what he witnessed.  There's plenty of anecdotal evidence to support the 'Hilter' association and it's likely that his figure types were also inspired by living characters .. but no-one knows for sure, and there are no further identifications that I am aware of.  
Cheers
Jeni

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