In this episode, Genevieve will discuss the dark histories and meanings behind three 19th century masterpieces: Edvard Munch’s electrifying “The Scream,” Théodore Géricault’s devastating “Raft of the Medusa,” and John William Waterhouse’s haunting Pre-Raphaelite work, “The Lady of Shalott.”

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References:

https://www.artandobject.com/news/horrifying-history-behind-raft-medusa

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raft_of_the_Medusa

https://smarthistory.org/theodore-gericault-raft-of-the-medusa/

https://www.singulart.com/blog/en/2019/09/10/the-scream-the-story-behind-edvard-munchs-haunting-masterpiece/?srsltid=AfmBOooUh2TbUknjf3baVjDXU3qOX0O3MxRlNQAnqPUMFwS7st60Qb67

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scream

https://smarthistory.org/munch-the-scream/

https://elephant.art/the-lady-of-shalott-taught-me-that-female-power-exists-beyond-fairytales-waterhouse-nabihah-iqbal-08122020/

https://chatgpt.com/c/6a3ae6cc-3698-83ea-b510-7f8e7c458bfd

https://mydailyartdisplay.uk/2019/06/06/john-william-waterhouse-part-2/