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“Eccentric and secret genius that he was, Bosch not only moved the heart, but scandalized it into full awareness. The sinister and monstrous things that he brought forth are the hidden creatures of our inward self-love: he externalizes the ugliness within, and so his misshapen demons have an effect beyond curiosity. We feel a hateful kinship with them. The Ship of Fools is not about other people. It is about us.”

Quote by Wendy Beckett

Book:The Story of Painting

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The Story of Painting

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Wendy Beckett, born on February 25, 1930, is an accomplished television presenter known for her unique hosting style and in-depth analysis of news events. more

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