Sympathy for the Devil: Satan, Sin, and the Underworld
- When
- Event has passed (Tue Aug 19, 2014 - Mon Dec 1, 2014)
- Tags
- 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
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