Literature used for this post:
Grotesque, by Justin D. Edwards and Rune Graulund
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I must admit – this fourth chapter of the book I’m reading was quite… Continue reading
Literature used for this post:
Grotesque, by Justin D. Edwards and Rune Graulund
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Monstrousity is a large part of the grotesque. But what exactly is it, where… Continue reading
Literature used for this post:
Grotesque, by Justin D. Edwards and Rune Graulund
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This post is based on the second chapter of the book mentioned above (the… Continue reading
Literature used for this post:
Grotesque, by Justin D. Edwards and Rune Graulund
Buy this book on Amazon (US)Buy this book on Adlibris (Sweden).
The grotesque as a concept is so big I find it difficult to know… Continue reading
It’s been over a month, and I’m ashamed I haven’t written anything.
I do have good reason, though.
Am almost three weeks after my last chemo therapy, thus I’ve been exhausted. I am recovering from the effects of that last… Continue reading
Truth, as described and discussed in this post, is an abstract. As such, it functions more as a mirror rather than a constant. The perception of truth is subjective and personal, and I dare argue it cannot be objective,… Continue reading
The gothic art and literature from the 19th century is something completely different than the subculture we call goth of today. Since this is a blog about art through history, I am taking the liberty of ignoring the present subculture… Continue reading
Oh, but I have so many plans for this blog!
My plans are such that I feel the need to put down some boundaries for them. I want to write about art grotesque in its complete glory, but I… Continue reading