This thread is to learn about and discuss Western Culture. From Art, to Architecture, to Philosophy, to Music
Pic Related is by Bouguereau (pronounced Boo-gah-roe) and is from the late 19th Century, exemplifying the "Academy" style of art.
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As a kick start to discussion, what do you all think of Plato's caste system idea in the Republic as it relates to the politics of cities?
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More to the point, this thread is to help us learn about where we came from so we can understand political issues today better.
Also, literature is a good topic as well
Nice thread
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This is of Vincent Van Gogh:The Starry Night. It is a classic made in the 1800's. This was made from Oil painting and was experimental for it's time. Vincent Van Gogh was a person of Dutch descent. Only a European can create art this beautiful.
>Only a European can create art this beautiful.
Agreed. What is everyone reading these days? I'm currently reading through the great Greek plays. Lysistrata by Aristophones was actually pretty damn funny
Pic Related is by Waterhouse and was on display in Manchester until they took it down for being sexist (yeah... For real)
>Only a European can create art this beautiful.
Raycisss. Get #WOKE
It also is to prove how great European history is, what Europeans have created for us all and to appreciate our own history.
This is of Michaelangelo's work called the Angels Trumpets. Michaelangelo was an Italian painter of (1475–1564).
Lol hahaha! It's true no black, Mexican or even Jew can create anything this good.
Also to add on to what I have this is The Last Judgement by Michaelangelo.
Absolutely correct as well.
Pic Related is another Waterhouse, it depicts the Lady of Shallott from the poem of the same name by Alfred Lord Tennyson. She only views the world through a mirror, until Lancelot rescues her.
Of course it is sexist. When you realize what it depicts.
Hylas was an Argonaut and Hercules' protégé.
During the trip to Colchis where the Golden Fleece was kept, Hylas went to get fresh water from a spring. The Nymphs saw him, seduced him, and kept him with them. The rest of the Argonauts tried to find him but couldn't.
Of course it is sexist. Whamyn fuck shit up for everyone because they constantly want the dick.