Sympathy for the Devil: Satan, Sin, and the Underworld

When
Event has passed (Tue Aug 19, 2014 - Mon Dec 1, 2014)
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Arts, Art Events

Description

Closed MON & TUE through 9/21, then only closed TUE.

Throughout Western history, the concept of Satan has acted as a sinister mirror of the theological fears of Christians. Originally a twisted interpretation of Pagan gods, Satan was a symbol of the non-Christian "other." The free-thinking artists, writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment often depicted the devil as a cunning anti-hero, a symbol of anti-authoritarian sentiment. In the 20th century, as religious thinking became more humanist, Satan became a symbol of the evils lurking in the hearts of humans—particularly the evil committed by Nazis. The Cantor Arts Center has curated a visual history of Satan in art with the exhibit, "Sympathy for the Devil." The centerpiece of the exhibition is the newly acquired Jackson Pollock painting, "Lucifer."

More Info

Link
http://museum.stanford.edu
Call
650-723-4177

Schedule

Cantor Arts Center
328 Lomita Dr
Palo Alto, CA
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  1. Cantor Arts Center
    328 Lomita Dr, Palo Alto, CA