Episode 2241 | Francisco Goya: The Beauty of the Grotesque

In this episode, we explore how Francisco Goya’s Saturn Devouring His Son can still be considered beautiful, even though it depicts a violent, disturbing, and grotesque scene. In this episode, the podcast members look at Goya's use of lighting, distortion, and grotesque imagery, the context behind Saturn's actions, the personal struggles of Francisco Goya. and the political experiences happening in Spain in order to explain how ugliness can expose uncomfortable truths. Join us as we bring together different insights and ideas to figure out why this "ugly" painting is considered beautiful.Opening and Closing Theme: "Tango Flamenco" by Armik