Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

Art defines a civilization. It reflects our dreams and our fears. Understanding art history gives you the keys to understanding Western culture.

Renaissance vs. Modern The Renaissance (Davinci, Michelangelo) was about perfection and realism. Modern Art (Picasso, Dali) shattered reality. It asks "What is art?" Is a banana taped to a wall art?.

Surrealism The logic of dreams. Melting clocks. It explores the unconscious mind (Freud). It challenges our sanity.

The Role of the Artist Is the artist a mirror reflecting society, or a hammer shaping it? Art can be political, revolutionary, and dangerous. That is why dictators ban it.