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Episode 2547: Paul Elie on Art, Faith and Sex in the 1980s

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Cultural Currents of the 1980s

This chapter explores the intersection of art, music, and literature in the 1980s, analyzing significant cultural shifts framed by key events and figures. It emphasizes the complexities of periodization in history, challenging strict categorizations and highlighting a continuous narrative. Discussions on the religious motifs in artists' works, such as Bob Dylan and U2, reveal the evolving relationship between faith and artistic expression during this dynamic decade.

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