Leonardo’s Last Supper: Genius, Symbolism & Fragility Explained | Art History Podcast

Описание: Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper is one of the most celebrated yet fragile masterpieces in human history. In this podcast-style documentary, we explore the genius, symbolism, experimental techniques, and vulnerability behind this iconic High Renaissance artwork.

Painted between 1495 and 1498 in Milan, The Last Supper captures the dramatic moment Jesus reveals that one disciple will betray him. Leonardo’s revolutionary composition, emotional realism, humanist philosophy, and daring experimental materials made the painting immortal — and dangerously unstable.

This episode explores:
• The psychological drama of the apostles
• Hidden symbolism and numerology
• Leonardo’s experimental technique and why it failed
• The fragile condition and controversial restorations
• Why The Last Supper remains one of the most studied artworks in history

Perfect for art lovers, students, historians, and podcast listeners, this episode reveals why The Last Supper is both a masterpiece of genius and a lesson in artistic risk.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and see Leonardo da Vinci like never before.

📍 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction to The Last Supper
1:15 Historical context - High Renaissance Milan
3:30 Composition and technique breakdown
7:45 Symbolism: betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption
9:20 Da Vinci's experimental medium disaster
11:30 The massive restoration controversy
13:00 How to visit and preservation measures today

🔍 KEY TOPICS COVERED:
Leonardo da Vinci art analysis | Renaissance painting techniques | Christian art symbolism | Art restoration documentary | Milan attractions | Famous paintings explained | Art history podcast | High Renaissance masterpieces

📚 RESOURCES:
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