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lunatica

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3. When I studied Art History in college

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Sun Jan 8, 2023, 09:35 PM

Jan 2023

The professor taught us that Goya painted historical events in the way he imagined things like executions happening. He compared Goya to modern photojournalists who take pictures of wars and their human impact on civilians and soldiers. It was very interesting!

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With Apologies to Francisco Goya [View all] appalachiablue Jan 2023 OP

I was actually thinking about this painting while watching the MAGAer vs MAGAest showdown .... nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2023 #1

IK, it's a good analogy. Goya's painting is magnificent! appalachiablue Jan 2023 #2

When I studied Art History in college lunatica Jan 2023 #3

Indeed. Goya is an exceptional artist, a deep soul in a tumultuous time appalachiablue Jan 2023 #4