I have been reading literature on medieval grotesque for a few months now, and while I have no evidence for what I am about to say, I still feel that I am right. Art Grotesque has gone through quite the… Continue reading
When I contemplated what to call this post, I was thinking about “medieval naivety”. Then I thought another round, and got comfortable with the idea that context is everything.
I’ve been reading literature on medieval grotesque lately. What strikes me… Continue reading
When I first decided to start this project, blogging about the grotesque in art, I had an idea of what the grotesque is. Especially the time period that’s been my main interest for a long time – the 18th to… Continue reading
Literature used for this post:
Grotesque, by Justin D. Edwards and Rune Graulund
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The more I read this book, the more I realize that art grotesque is… Continue reading
This has very little to do with art grotesque per se – and yet, it has everything to do with it. About thirty years ago (bloody hell, I’m getting old), as a teenager, I was involved in a re-enacting group… Continue reading
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
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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
This is me, sharing my fascination with the grotesque, the macabre, the disfigured, the ugly and the dark – mainly in art and literature, but I might quite possibly also indulge into the twists of the human mind.
Feel free to read, share and comment – I appreciate it.
/SMP