Daily Archives: May 21, 2011

Doomsday: A Source of Inspiration For Artists (Part 2)

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(3) Spanish painter Francisco Goya‘s landmark portrayal of madness does not itself depict the apocalypse. In Greek mythology, the Titan Cronus (or Saturn, as he was known to the Romans) ate his children out of fear that they would attempt … Continue reading →

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Doomsday: A Source of Inspiration For Artists (Part 1)

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The End of Times have been a popular source of inspiration for artists throughout history, and a number of important pieces depict humanity’s last moments. (1) “The Garden of Earthly Delights,” by Netherlandish painter Hieronymoush Bosch, gives humanity two options. … Continue reading →

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Humorous Collection of Reactions to Doomsday News

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How God is managing the 2011 rapture. God Holds Rare Press Conference After a much-heralded End of the World failed to materialize on the appointed day, May 21, Almighty God held a rare press conference in New York to discuss … Continue reading →

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