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Art historian Melvyn Bragg joins in analyzing Bruegel's painting 'The Fight Between Carnival and Lent', exploring the tension between Catholicism and Protestanism, the influence of the Italian Renaissance, and Bruegel's unique approach to art through printmaking. They delve into the symbolic elements of the painting, societal dynamics of the 16th century, and Bruegel's legacy in Western art.
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- Bruegel's painting reflects societal clashes between indulgence and abstinence during religious tensions in the 16th century.
- Northern European artists like Bruegel broke away from Italian Renaissance trends by focusing on native subjects and utilizing print technology.
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Peter Bruegel, a Flemish artist of the 16th century, painted 'The Fight Between Carnival and Lent' in 1559 during the Protestant Reformation. Born in the Spanish Netherlands, Bruegel navigated a time of intense religious and political conflicts as cities embraced Protestant ideas. The painting reflects the rich and innovative atmosphere of the 16th century Low Countries.
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