It looks “like absolute ass.”
That’s how the Daily Caller’s Andrew Powell perfectly described the new logo celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
He’s right, of course — but a closer look is needed.
Great art isn’t meant to represent a subject on its own terms, but as the artist sees it. In turn, what the artist sees often reflects the values and ideals of his moment in history. For example, Michelangelo’s masterpiece “David” depicts the biblical hero who defeated Goliath, but with its idealized form and anatomically correct musculature, represents a Renaissance infatuation with humanism.
Why is Michelangelo’s statue of David so famous?
Well, he was only 26 when he carved it. And it’s much bigger than you realise… pic.twitter.com/ey5kyGvVER
— The Cultural Tutor (@culturaltutor) July 5, 2023
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