We begin a two-part series on Salvador Dali and his painting “Christ of St. John of the Cross.” We recognize that Dali was both thorny and mercurial, bringing these aspects of his life into the discussion about his 1951 painting. We also read the first fifteen stanzas of George Herbert’s poem “The Sacrifice.” Take a look at the chapter headings below to see the ground we cover.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Color of Dust 06:37 Exploring George Herbert's 'The Sacrifice' 12:34 The Role of Poetry in Worship 16:20 Salvador Dali: A Controversial Artist 23:33 Dali's Background and Artistic Journey 31:27 The Intersection of Art and Morality 33:41 Exploring the Inner Turmoil of Artists 35:39 The Artistic Legacy of Salvador Dalí 38:07 The Intersection of Skill and Surrealism 41:00 The Evolution of Artistic Genius 44:34 Dalí's Spiritual Journey and Influences 47:24 The Symbolism in Dalí's Work 51:53 The Impact of Atomic Age on Art 55:10 Beauty vs. Ugliness in Modern Art 56:39 Personal Reflections on Dalí's Painting 01:02:18 Comparative Analysis of Artistic Works
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