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Unveiling Bruegel's 'The Fight Between Carnival and Lent'
This chapter delves into the intricate details and symbols present in Bruegel's painting 'The Fight Between Carnival and Lent', highlighting the composition, focus on various individuals, absence of elites, and depiction of different social classes. The discussion also explores the artist's background, decision to avoid court painting, and fascination with democratic printmaking. It further delves into the contrasting interpretations of the painting, connecting it to Bosch's work and discussing the cultural implications of the Reformation on popular culture.