Detail from Jean-Antoine Watteau, 'The Scale of Love', probably 1717-8
Part of our series of courses, thinking about art: Philosophical approaches to art history.
In this session with Lucy McDonald, we will investigate the nature of intimacy, focusing in particular on love. What does it mean to love somebody? Some conceive of love as a kind of union between two people. Others argue that to love someone is to be selflessly concerned about their wellbeing, or to see them as especially valuable.
We will look at several works from the Gallery's collection which support these different ideas. We will also reflect on the different forms love can take – from friendships to romantic partnerships – and on its potential dark side.
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