Caravaggio
Italy's Great Artists
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1h 2m
Known as the pittore maledetto – or the “cursed painter” - Caravaggio not only revolutionized painting at the turn of the 16th and 17th Centuries with his “hyper-realistic” style, he literally turned Rome on its head with his often-criminal behavior. Spending much of his time between brothels and taverns, Caravaggio’s love of the vulgar and violent became his primary artistic inspiration and his paintings would often reflect his sociopathic lifestyle.
Join Dr. Rocky for this video lecture where he will delve into the artist's unique biography in order to explore the sublime art of his paintings.
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