The Decade of Genius and Madness That Transformed Art
In this episode ofThe Mad Genius Thesis Podcast, we exploreModern: Ten Years of Genius and Madness That Changed Art Forever by Philip Hook, a deep dive into the revolutionary shifts in European art from 1905 to 1914. We examine the rise of Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Futurism, and Primitivism, uncovering the philosophical influences of thinkers like Bergson and Nietzsche on artistic expression. The episode also delves into the art market’s role, exploring how modern and classical art gained value through dealers and collectors. Finally, we discuss the personal lives of the era’s most radical artists—their mental health struggles, relationships, and battles with societal expectations—and how these factors fueled their creativity.
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