Distorting Madonna in Medieval art - James Earle
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After Rome was destroyed, people were wary of attachment to physical beauty. As Christianity gained traction, Romans instead began to focus on the metaphysical beauty of virtue, and art began to follow suit. James Earle discusses how Medieval paintings of Madonna were affected by this shift.
Because those in power didn't want people to worship physical beauty, artists didn't paint many people. Do you think there is anything in art today that's similar to portraiture in Medieval times? If so, what is it? If not, explain why.
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- Animator Adrian Garcia, Evan Sussman
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- Educator James Earle
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