Fanaticism 1751

Curator: Jean Jacques Aliamet created this intaglio, titled "Fanaticism." Editor: Well, the first thing that strikes me is the theatricality. It has all the drama of a stage set. Curator: Note the column, heavy drapes, and the dramatic gestures of the figures. The print employs classical references to critique religious extremism. Editor: It's fascinating how Aliamet uses that classical imagery, normally associated with reason and order, to expose the chaos of religious fervor. Who gets to define "reason" here? Curator: Indeed. The print offers a potent commentary on how power can be manipulated through ideology, highlighting the dangers of unchecked belief. Editor: It also seems to echo contemporary conversations about the role of propaganda and manipulation in shaping public opinion, doesn't it? Curator: Absolutely, and perhaps that’s why this piece still resonates. Editor: It reminds us that questioning narratives is as critical now as it ever was.