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The Museum of Frights
Who said that art only expresses the beauty of the world? Through their works, artists also depict its darker and more mysterious aspects 👿. How about discovering some of the strangest and scariest pieces of art in history? Get ready to delve into the dark and powerful world of Francisco Goya through his iconic painting Saturn Devouring His Son. If cannibalism isn't to your taste, perhaps the unsettling worlds of Dorothea Tanning or Francis Bacon will be enough to give you chills. Welcome to the Museum of Frights! 👻
Let’s dive into the depths of history’s most haunting artworks, unveiling their secrets and the stories behind them. In this video, we will explore the works of artists like Francisco Goya and Henry Fuseli, revealing how they used their canvases to depict themes of fear, the supernatural, and the macabre. We will shed light on the intent and impact of these eerie masterpieces, offering insights into how art reflects the darker aspects of human nature and history.

Content produced by: Behind the Masterpiece

On the agenda
video - 32:19
What are Scariest Pieces of Art in History?
By: Behind the masterpiece
video - 16:23
The Scream: Great Art Explained
By: Great Art Explained
video - 16:53
The Black Paintings by Goya (Part One)
By: Great Art Explained
video - 16:18
The Black Paintings by Goya (Part Two)
By: Great Art Explained
video - 16:17
Dorothea Tanning
By: Great Art Explained
video - 7:49
Damien Hirst, The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living
By: SmartHistory
podcast - 39:02
Bonus Halloween Chat with Rumwolf
By: Art Slice
video - 7:41
Francis Bacon’s Screaming Pope
By: The Canvas
video - 9:23
The Most Disturbing Painting – A Different Take on Saturn Devouring His Son
By: The Canvas
video - 10:19
The Failure of Surrealism
By: The Canvas
video - 7:23
The Disturbing Paintings of Francisco Goya
By: Curious Muse