Overview of the Disasters of War Series by Francisco Goya

The video explores Francisco Goya's 'Disasters of War' series, highlighting its ambiguous and confrontational nature. Goya's etchings reject traditional war heroics, focusing instead on individual suffering and universal truths. The series is divided into three thematic groups: the Napoleonic invasion, the subsequent famine, and Spain's move towards absolutism. Goya's work, created in secret due to its incendiary content, was not published until decades after his death. Despite censorship and personal challenges, Goya's art remains a powerful commentary on the cruelty of war and the abuse of power.

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