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34: Hieronymus Bosch • The Garden of Earthly Delights (Part I)

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Nov 13, 2022
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Hieronymus Bosch
Hieronymus Bosch, the famous painter of The Garden of Earthly Delights, is the guest in this episode. The podcast explores the riddle hidden in the painting and questions if it's an idyllic paradise or a sinful false paradise. The episode discusses what makes The Garden of Earthly Delights a work of creative genius, the theories of madness surrounding it, and the mysteries of Hieronymus Bosch himself.
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INSIGHT

Bosch's Modernity

  • Bosch's art appears surprisingly modern, like 20th-century work.
  • This raises questions about his sanity, motivations, and message.
INSIGHT

Visual Metaphor

  • The Garden of Earthly Delights is not madness but a visual metaphor.
  • This is a modern concept, making Bosch a pioneer.
ANECDOTE

Bosch's Background

  • Bosch was a respected artist, not a shunned outsider.
  • He came from a family of painters and enjoyed a comfortable life.
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