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My notes are here: https://www.shafe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/00-01-200-Views-of-Western-Art.pdf
An entertaining podcast produced by Google NotebookLM: https://www.shafe.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/00-01-200-Views-of-Western-Art.mp3
My introductory talk traces the development of Western art from cave paintings to the present day, covering major movements such as Egyptian art, Classical art, Byzantine art, Gothic art, the Renaissance, Baroque, Romanticism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Pop Art, and Post-Modernism.
The talk delve into specific artworks that represent turning points in art history, including "The Night Watch" by Rembrandt, "Las Meninas" by Velázquez, "Ophelia" by Millais, "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" by Picasso, "The Metamorphosis of Narcissus" by Dalí, and "Marilyn Diptych" by Warhol.
The Future of Art with AI: The lectures conclude with a discussion on the potential impact of AI on art, exploring its capabilities, limitations, and the ethical implications of its use in artistic creation.