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Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Frankenstein,' Guillermo del Toro's 50-year dream: The biography of humanity is one of broken families'

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein adapts Mary Shelley's life and Romantic themes through personal memories, trauma, Mexican identity, and gothic modern storytelling.
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The Stubborn Myth of the Literary Genius

If you close your eyes and picture an artistic genius, chances are that the portrait will be framed by a Romantic ideal that took shape 200 years ago: an artist dedicated solely to his (almost always his) muse and transgressive appetites, breaking his era's rules both moral and artistic, remaking society with his art. But this vision of genius is a poor fit for many great artists, and it tends to obscure what makes them and their work special.
Books
Film
fromwww.london-unattached.com
3 months ago

Giselle, National Ballet of Japan at Royal Ballet and Opera

Giselle epitomizes Romantic ballet with themes of love, betrayal, and supernatural elements, showcasing timeless emotional experiences.
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fromAeon
5 months ago
philosophy

Why Caspar David Friedrich's 'Wanderer' is a failed painting | Aeon Essays

fromAeon
5 months ago
philosophy

Why Caspar David Friedrich's 'Wanderer' is a failed painting | Aeon Essays

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Arts
fromThe Nation
6 months ago

The Wandering Souls of Caspar David Friedrich

The exhibition showcases Caspar David Friedrich's work, highlighting his relevance in today's transforming world.
London
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago

Painter of light: 250 years of William Turner DW 04/22/2025

Turner revolutionized landscape painting with his exceptional use of light and color, significantly influencing modern art.
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