Beyond Tragedy: How Masterworks Unite Calm-Inducing Mandalas, Opposites and "Divine Comedy"

What are the key factors of masterworks such as The Flaying of Marsyas by Titian? David Molesky, Sebastian Salvo, and Jan-Ove Tuv sit down to talk about myths, perspective on life, archetypes, eternity and more. Chapter markers: 00:00 Titian's Flaying of Marsyas: two stories in one 05:10 "Long looking" and movies that go inwards 09:56 Masterpieces are calming like Mandalas 17:01 Repetitions and the comfort of archetypes 20:16 Collectivity & individuality, sky & earth 27:40 David successfully identifying as an elk 30:13 Strive, but do not strain 40:26 Making timeless patterns in your brain 44:13 Recognizing your own talent in another painter 49:09 Creation myths and Greek sculptures: a unity of opposites 59:16 Continuing work on paintings owned by collectors 1:02:30 Every masterpiece is a sign and easy to read 1:05:26 The eternal, human face or inside jokes 1:11:27 "Divine comedy": a level up from tragedy? 1:19:20 Uniting laughter and sorrow This episode featured David Molesky, Sebastian Salvo & Jan-Ove Tuv and was filmed and edited by Bork Nerdrum. The centerpiece was a 19th century reproduction of G. F. Watts' Hope. SHOUTOUT to our TOP SPONSORS! Fergus Ryan Matthias Proy Børge Moe Eivind Josten