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The Truth Unfolds: Objective Evaluation of Art

16/04/201915/04/2019 by Michael

When enjoying a work of art, is it ever possible to pursue an objective evaluation, without any influence of one’s personality at all? And if so, to what extent? How do we judge what merit, if any, a work of art has? If you’ve ever discussed a work of art with your friends or family, … Read moreThe Truth Unfolds: Objective Evaluation of Art

Three Pre-Raphaelite Paintings

02/08/201802/08/2018 by Michael

Ah yes. The year 1848. A time of unrest, of a growing gap between the rich and the poor. A time of many revolutionary groups throughout Europe declaring their fed-upness (that’s not a word) with the status quo, attempting to overthrow the previous political establishment. A revolutionary spirit was haunting the continent – mainly in … Read moreThree Pre-Raphaelite Paintings