In the last episode, we discussed the greatest breakthrough in ancient Greek art: the birth of the contrapposto technique. Today, we will explore how to understand the achievements of sculptural art during the ancient Greek period through specific works, along with five representative sculptures you…
Today, we officially delve into the exploration of ancient Greek art. Let's start by giving credit to the ancients: never assume that ancient people were necessarily backward. The prosperity of ancient Greece far exceeded our imagination. The Golden Moment of Ancient Greece: The Birth of…
Today, we’re discussing a concept that has been hotly debated over the past two years: remote work. This has also been one of the most talked-about topics in recent years. In earlier times, remote work wasn’t mainstream. For example, the founder of Bloomberg, Michael Bloomberg,…
In this lesson, we will introduce a very interesting piece of music through the lens of ancient Greek mythology. Although it seems niche, it is a remarkable and captivating work. Exploring Ancient Greek Musical Art through Beethoven's Works Due to technical limitations, no recordings of…
Many people think that artistic creation relies solely on boundless creativity, but in fact, art is rooted in abundant background material. Much of Western art draws from the rich sources of Western religion and mythology. One of the Source Libraries of Western Art: The Three…
Today, I want to start with a piece of sad news. Last week, on October 14th, Philip Zimbardo, a legendary figure in psychology, a retired professor from Stanford University, and a former president of the American Psychological Association, passed away at the age of 91.…
Today, we continue to discuss the fifth remarkable moment in art history, particularly an intriguing topic: the most beautiful jealousy in history.It is generally believed that the Post-Impressionist master Paul Cézanne inspired the birth of modernist art. Fauvist painter Henri Matisse and the legendary Pablo Picasso…
We continue to discuss the fourth great moment in the history of human art: the ascension of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, which directly influenced the creation of the world's greatest opera work, "The Ring of the Nibelung." Who is Wagner? 1. Composer Richard Wagner…
Bramante’s “Whispering Report” that Birthed the Sistine Ceiling Frescoes
In this lesson, we will explore a significant historical moment: the most beautifully delivered “whispering report” that led to the creation of the Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes. If you've taken any art-related courses, you're bound to…
Today, I'm introducing a book called Clear Thinking. In today’s world, being an outstanding person isn't easy—we need critical knowledge, strong execution, and a bit of luck. In my view, all of this requires one more ability to truly make a difference: the ability to…
Last week, October 10th, marked the 32nd World Mental Health Day. This day, initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1992, aims to raise awareness about mental illnesses and psychological health. According to data published by WHO over a decade ago, around 450 million…
In this lesson, we will discuss the second great moment in art history: Mendelssohn’s serendipitous encounter with exquisite sheet music while buying pork. More than a decade ago, the Germans conducted a poll to vote for the greatest figures in German history. The now universally…