The Classic Red Devil Satan Emerged In The 20th Century
A Devil of a Time
A new exhibition at Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center, "Sympathy for the Devil," explores the evolution of the Devil in Western art.
One of the most striking images in the exhibition is a 20th-century photograph of the classic red devil Satan. This image, which was taken by Irving Berlin and is now in the public domain, shows the Devil as a young man with the musculature of a classical Roman statue. He is wearing a red suit and has a devilish grin on his face.
The image of the red devil Satan is a relatively recent one. In the Middle Ages, the Devil was often depicted as a grotesque and fearsome creature. However, in the 20th century, the Devil began to be seen as a more sympathetic figure. This change in perception was due in part to the rise of humanism and the decline of religious belief.
The exhibition "Sympathy for the Devil" features a variety of works of art that depict the Devil in different ways. These works include paintings, sculptures, and prints. The exhibition also includes a section on the Devil in popular culture.
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