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This wing of the museum is dedicated to representational art — which is by far the most common kind of art historically, explaining why this wing of the museum represents the largest part of our[ex] collection.

The two statues which flank the entrance were made in the early 4,0300s, in the area which would become modern-day interior ocean northern bay. The artist, Elisime Verdanti, called them "The Dancers". The statues depict the same figure at two different points in time. The eastern statue, believed to have been carved first, shows a dancer down on one leg, preparing to launch into a twisting jump. The western statue shows the dancer landing adroitly on their other foot. Notice how the dancer's penis and hair reflect the motion, lending the dynamism which Verdanti's statues are known for to the piece.

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In the western wall you will see the entrance to our[ex] collection of Vhesian religious artwork. These pieces are only meant for display in areas ritually purified according to Vhesian standards. Before entering the exhibit, please dab your eyes with water from the fountain, first the left eye then the right eye. Please do not enter the exhibit wearing clothing made from blended fabrics. There are storage compartments in the northern side of the entryway in which you can leave such clothing items.

The fountain itself is a recreation of the fountain of Psahina from Vhesian myth by contemporary  scholar Tobehilh. The hand from which the water pours is the right hand of Vhe, symbolizing the purifying effect of destruction. The skeletal fish that ring the base of the fountain ward off antagonistic spirits which would disrupt the cleanliness of the fountain.

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This painting along the eastern wall is the largest in our[ex] collection. It shows a flotilla of boats moored in the harbor of Singing Rocks City circa 4,0340. The boats are covered in people in colorful fabrics celebrating the festival of the calming of the sea after the winter storms. The painter of this piece, Korrinam Skoelti, said that this was their favorite time of year, and that they worked for more than a year to commemorate it.

The painting is often praised for the fine brushwork and delicate detailing which Skoelti brings to the piece. Notice how the bright colors of the boats are reflected imperfectly in the water below, and how the clouds dapple the back rank of ships with shadow.

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This next sculpture is also by Elisime Verdanti, but is unusual amongst their works for being primarily stative. It is titled "Amelie", presumably after someone Verdanti knew. The sculpture depicts two people. One is curled into a ball, face obscured. Their long hair spreads across the ground around their head. The other stands with one foot planted on the first figure's back, gently smiling down at them. The standing figure's left hand holds a coiled whip, the thin strands of which are a testament to Verdanti's mastery of finely detailed stonework. Unfortunately, the whip broke during transit in 4,1013, leaving only part of the coil intact.

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This painting of an apple tree in bloom is one of the only surviving works of Medhir Terati. The bright shafts of sunlight which strike the tree and highlight the flowers are typical of their work. Notice how much detail was put into the water in the pool by the tree's roots. Terati supposedly made six studies of this same tree during different seasons, but the other paintings have been lost. Some scholars think that Terati only finished four of the six, and that the paintings corresponding to late summer and early winter were never completed.

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