The Thomistic Institute Tolkien's Perilous Beauty | Prof. David O'Connor
Feb 14, 2019
Prof. David O'Connor explores danger and moral complexity in Tolkien's work, tackling controversial religious depictions in art with homoerotic undertones. He delves into the conflict between sensuality and spirituality in paintings and Tolkien's writing, discussing themes of death and obsession. The allure of beauty in art and music is examined in a spiritual context, emphasizing the struggle to appreciate beauty with spiritual integrity.
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Intro
00:00 • 9min
Challenging Traditional Religious Representations in Controversial Paintings
09:29 • 22min
Exploration of Art, Sensuality, and Spirituality in Painting and Tolkien's Works
31:39 • 28min
Exploring the Perilous Beauty in Pre-Raphaelite Art and its Themes of Death and Obsession
59:54 • 4min
Navigating the Perilous Beauty of Art and Music in a Spiritual Context
01:03:48 • 11min