Parallel Lives: Minardi and Overbeck

20/10/2024 8 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we explore the intertwined lives of Friedrich Overbeck and Tommaso Minardi, two leading figures of 19th-century religious art. Both artists rejected the secular trends of their time, striving to revive the spiritual depth of Renaissance masters. Overbeck’s minimalist, abstract style contrasted with Minardi’s more realistic approach, yet both aimed to express deep spiritual truths. We examine how their friendship and differing visions shaped the Purist movement, leaving a lasting impact on religious art in Europe.

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