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Artists Confront the End of the World 🌋
Fires, collapses, floods, volcanic eruptions, plagues and other disasters: the Apocalypse is an inexhaustible source of inspiration. From the Middle Ages to the present day, artists have captured our collective fears about the end of the world, transforming anguish into startling visions. How does art become a mirror for our deepest anxieties? What symbols span the centuries to speak to us of destruction and renewal? Between fascination and terror, discover the extraordinary impact of apocalyptic motifs throughout the history of art.
An art history deep dive on “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso currently at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía In Madrid, Spain. It is regarded by many art critics as the most moving and powerful painting of the 20th century. This piece coveys both a personal and a universal experience; An expression of private, individual pain and public opposition to the actions of fascists during the Spanish civil war.
Content produced by: Behind the masterpiece
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video - 8:20
The Message Behind Pablo Picasso’s Guernica?
By: Behind the masterpiece

video - 15:00
The Raft of the Medusa by Theodore Gericault
By: Great Art Explained

video - 9:07
Painting Hiroshima
By: Shawn Grenier | The Canvas

video - 12:19
Why This Artist Kept Painting The Apocalypse
By: Shawn Grenier | The Canvas

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John Martin
By: Tate

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Run, sail, or hide? How to survive the destruction of Pompeii
By: Ted Ed