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Goya's Influence On Society

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“Fantasy abandoned by reason, produces impossible monsters; united with it, she is the mother of the arts and the origin of marvels.” This famous quote by the Spanish romantic painter Francisco De Goya is a precise reflection of his identity and artistic background throughout the late 18th, and early 19th century. Through readings, and countless historical scriptures it was evident that Goya never lived an easy thoughtful life, and while his struggles with war, mental illness and depression were a tragically dark and unsettling period during his lifetime, they ultimately influenced the creation of a dramatic shift in his style of artwork, played a pivotal role in the creation of numerous famous works including the black paintings series, and

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