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Unique Bosi

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Coming from the elegance of Venus, but entering the chaotic world of Picasso, the legendary life of the virus art master in the modernist era, please listen to the original Western art story text by P Yuanbo. Today, we will discuss the unique Bosch in Western art history, a relatively unique artist who is also Dutch. His family has a history of painting, with both his grandfather and father being painters. Little is known about his life, except that he never left his hometown. He was trained in meticulous painting techniques and became a member of the Brotherhood of Our Lady, a group that focused on themes of death, the devil, and evil, holding a pessimistic view of the world. Around 1490, he began painting altarpieces for the Brotherhood's chapel. Only about 40 of his works survive, with only a few confirmed to be his. One of his famous works is the Garden of Earthly Delights. This painting is divided into three parts representing heaven, earth, and hell. The left side depicts heaven with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, while the right side portrays hell with bizarre and monstrous creatures. The middle section shows a vibrant and colorful depiction of earthly pleasures and activities. Bosch's imaginative and surreal artworks in the Garden of Earthly Delights are considered masterpieces in Western art history. The paintings are filled with unique buildings, animals, and scenes that are unlike anything seen before. The composition and colors are carefully chosen, creating a unified and magnificent artwork that stands out in art history. Bosch's incredible imagination makes the Garden of Earthly Delights one of the most striking works in Western art history.