HoP 450 - Depicting What Cannot Be Depic...

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Is Pierre Bayle’s pioneering reference work, the Historical and Critical Dictionary, a monument to skepticism or to fideism? 

The “Quietists” Jeanne Guyon and François Fénelon argue that self-love can be overcome by cultivating a “pure love” for God. Their reward: to be accused of heresy. 

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the astonishing work of Michelangelo (1477-1564) in this great chapel in the Vatican, firstly the ceiling with images from Genesis (of which the image above is a detail) and later The Last Judgement on the altar wall. For the Papacy, Michelangelo's ... Show More

Michelangelo was considered to be one of the greatest examples of a Renaissance man. He is also one of the worst examples of personal hygiene. Learn a little bit about the artist who painted the ceiling on the Sistine Chapel. Related episodes: Michelangelo | The Sistine Chapel C ... Show More

When you get a bunch of artistic types together into a community – aka, the art world – some intrigue and mystery are bound to arise. Listen in to this classic episode as Chuck and Josh cover strangeness around Van Gogh, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Vermeer – plus don’t miss Hilter!S ... Show More

“The Mona Lisa”. “The Last Supper”. “The Vitruvian Man”. Leonardo Da Vinci’s work still inspires over five hundred years later. But what about the man behind the paintings? He was an illegitimate child, a graverobber, and briefly lived at the Vatican. Carter and Vanessa explore t ... Show More

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid look at two very famous paintings - the Mona Lisa, and the Last Supper. They investigate the mysteries and controversies surrounding these works.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 

This 2017 episode covers an early 18th century engraver-turned-artist who made his mark on the art world by producing satirical prints in series that commented on morality and society. And some of his work is used today as a teaching tool. Learn more about your ad-choices at http ... Show More

This episode, the guys learn about the historical period known as The Renaissance. Nate, Aaron, and Brian learn about legendary artists like Michaelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci and break down the secrets behind famous paintings like the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper, and the ceiling ... Show More

Episode 4 explores Niccolò dell'Arca's Lamentation of Christ, a 15th-century terracotta sculptural tableaux. We discuss the whats, the whos, and the whys of this glorious artwork.Music credits:"Success Dream" (Hooksounds.com)"Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G, Movement I (Allegro), ... Show More

<p>While Michelangelo's sculpture of Mary holding the deceased body of Christ is the most famous depiction of that moment in art, that scene has been the focus of many works. And once, the famous version took a trip across the ocean.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices a ... Show More