Salon im BUSCH: Der Tintenfleck. Eine kurze Kunstgeschichte des Zufälligen

In the organizer's words:

The inkblot. A brief art history of the accidental

By Prof. Dr. Friedrich Weltzien

People have always used things found by chance as objects of aesthetic pleasure. In Western art history, creative methods of making chance work for us can be traced back to antiquity. The stain plays a special role in this.

The lecture offers a historical overview with numerous pictorial examples and makes clear which concepts were associated with the blot. The arc spans from the sign of sin to communication with higher beings, from the signature of madness to the motif of freedom. The stain always seems to be of particular interest when social upheavals take place, as it is especially suitable for intercultural communication. The beauty of the unplanned is accessible to everyone.

In cooperation with Region Hannover

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Price information:

7 €, 4 € reduced