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Understanding Western Art

Summary

The tension between romantic love and sexual desire runs through the history of Western art. Explore two distinct traditions: the Medieval-inspired portrayal of idealized, courtly love, and the depiction of the sensual and erotic aspects of human nature. Contemplate Bernini's renowned sculptures depicting religious ecstasy, and the ambiguous romantic/erotic imagery of Gustav Klimt's The Kiss.

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