Oath of the Horatii it was painted nearly four years before the revolution in France, "The Oath of the Horatii" became one of the defining images of the time. In the painting, the three brothers express their loyalty and solidarity with Rome before battle, wholly supported by their father. These are men willing to lay down their lives out of patriotic duty. With their resolute gaze and taut, outstretched limbs, they are citadels of patriotism. They are symbols of the highest virtues of Rome. Their clarity of purpose, mirrored by David's simple yet powerful use of tonal contrasts, lends the painting, and its message
Tennis at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games Tennis at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games The tennis competitions at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games in Hyderabad, India were held from October 25 to October 31 at the SAAP Tennis Complex. The events were held on grass courts. All semifinal losers were awarded Bronze Medal. India was the most successful- it won Gold Medals in each tennis event. Then-16-year-old and rising Indian star on the professional tennis court, Sania Mirza, was the most victorious, winning four Gold Medals. 3. Joseph Victorino "(Quarterfinals)"<br> 4. Abdul-Mumin Babalola "(Quarterfinals)" 3. Adelo Abadia / Johnny Arcilla "(Semifinals, Bronze Medalists)<br> 4. Abdul-Mumin Babalola / Sunday Maku