The black death was a big concept in art. It is therefore surprising that the first recorded outbreak of a contagious disease didn't have the same influence in the art world. Here we will explore the epidemic and its possible artistic represent

Bonus

Buonamico And Francesco

Apr 11th, 2020 6m 14s

Let's have a quick look at the uncertainty that knowing who painted the first Triumph of Death brings in this short bonus episode.

The Dance After the Triumph

Apr 4th, 2020 12m 12s

After looking at Bruegel's work, let's dive into two popular art concepts during the black death period. The Triumph of Death, and the Danse Macabre.

Plague's Triumph

Mar 28th, 2020 10m 5s

The plague is a major historical topic that has been looked at from demographics, economics, political, and arts perspectives. In this episode, we focus on one of the best known artworks depicting the plague, The Triumph of Death by Pieter Brue