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Post by kerouac2 on Jul 29, 2024 5:18:12 GMT
I want one or two of those.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 29, 2024 5:29:28 GMT
I hope to go back to Michoacán one of these days. I'll pick you up a little something(s).
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Post by onlyMark on Jul 29, 2024 6:11:51 GMT
I think it's quite understandable why people thought it was The Last Supper. It is what they are used to seeing when you see a similar image of people arranged in various poses behind a long table. More subtly, the are vertical columns behind them. I initially saw that as well until I looked more closely.
Also, compare how many know what the original painting looks like compared to how many would be familiar with a load of nameless Greek Gods frolicking. It doesn't help that the centre figure is wearing blue and has what appears to be a halo. Most people would struggle to name a Greek god and if they could, it may well have been a Roman one anyway. As for the blue man, who was added later, Dionysus, yeah right, who the hell is he anyway and why is he blue? That's what people were thinking. They weren't thinking, oh yes, Dionysus, God of wine, vegetation, fertility, festivity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theatre. Bravo!
As what happens with Pareidolia, weirdly dressed people behind a long table will always bring to mind The Last Supper - and anyone in the centre of a long table with a halo is likely Jesus or a rip off of him. If you got it straight away, well done, you are in the minority. Also if you knew France wouldn't bring religion into this whole ceremony, then again, well done. 99.9% of the world wouldn't as it isn't familiar to them.
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Post by kerouac2 on Jul 29, 2024 6:30:03 GMT
Since Christians are a minority in the world and art experts even a smaller minority, I doubt that very many people thought of the Last Supper until the shit stirrers got to work other than those with a cheap copy of the painting hanging over their television.
However, here is an example of commentary from the American right wing magazine National Review:
Drag Queens Parody the Last Supper During Olympics Opening Ceremonies
Drag queens parodied Leonardo da Vinci’s rendition of the Last Supper during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday evening, creating international outrage.
During the Olympic ceremonies, 18 performers re-created the scene, a depiction of Jesus Christ’s final meal with his disciples before his crucifixion. The burlesque performance was an “interpretation of the Greek God [of wine and festivity] Dionysus” to make viewers “aware of the absurdity of violence between human beings,” the Olympics said on X.
The scene featured some half-naked performers, one in the middle with a halo atop her head, behind a long table. A man who was painted blue, and with only vines covering his genitals, sat in the middle of the table and was surrounded by flowers. Viewers called the performance “crazy,” and Christian commentators on social media said that the scene made a mockery of the Christian faith.
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Post by onlyMark on Jul 29, 2024 7:15:45 GMT
I doubt that very many people thought of the Last Supper Disagree. Since Christians are a minority in the world Not in the countries, especially in Europe, who would have been watching. However, here is an example of commentary from the American right wing magazine National Review: Extremists will always twist something to benefit them and will always see life through the lens of their belief.
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Post by kerouac2 on Jul 29, 2024 7:40:51 GMT
You must live surrounded by people with amazing art history knowledge. Many people who visit the Louvre can only name one painting in it.
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Post by onlyMark on Jul 29, 2024 7:46:24 GMT
I never mentioned art history or a specialised knowledge of it. Just that the painting is well known. You don't need to be an expert as you well know. As for where it is displayed is not relevant. You're just being contrary. You must be feeling better.
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Post by tod2 on Jul 29, 2024 9:48:02 GMT
A storm in a tea cup as they say. Bixa - It doesn't offend me as I long ago gave up on any form of religion. Your description of the Mermaid ceramic art. Probably would find it strange, but I'm realizing most art is strange except to the artist. Some of us are a bit backward here in darkest Africa. LOL
Mark - You summed up the feelings I saw on YouTube very well. The insulted Christians will I'm sure "Forgive and Forget".
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 29, 2024 12:20:48 GMT
Why would the last supper be in the Olympics anyway? Pointless.
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Post by kerouac2 on Jul 29, 2024 12:34:07 GMT
And that's the whole point -- it wasn't. The fanatics were hallucinating.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 29, 2024 14:34:23 GMT
I assumed it was a Romanesque feast...I didn't find it offensive at all...just a bit bonkers I was terribly impressed with the performers valiantly carrying on despite the rain. That being said, it wasn't really my cup of tea, my favourite Olympic opening ceremony' is still Beijing. That was very impressive.
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Post by kerouac2 on Jul 29, 2024 14:45:42 GMT
I am wondering how many people, when they see a chubby naked blue man wearing just flowers around his waist and a flowered wreath on his head, think "Oh they're making fun of Jesus!" What is the world coming to?
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 29, 2024 14:48:01 GMT
At least they didn’t think it was Allah.
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Post by onlyMark on Jul 29, 2024 15:42:46 GMT
The chubby naked blue man didn't appear until some time later. Way after the table scene first appeared. I doubt few by then thought he was Jesus.
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Post by htmb on Jul 29, 2024 16:13:33 GMT
We’ve been watching lots of sporting events, because that’s been what has been on my television. So far we’ve watched a bit of swimming, horseback riding, rugby, football, basketball, time trial cycling, judo, gymnastics, and probably other events. Many of my family members love to watch sports, and are also very active participants (Muay Thai, football/soccer, disk golf, basketball), so sports are a way of life for them. One of my sons is currently staying with me, otherwise, I’d probably be much more selective about what events I watched. At least it keeps me from watching the news.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 29, 2024 17:01:20 GMT
The chubby naked blue man didn't appear until some time later. Way after the table scene first appeared. I doubt few by then thought he was Jesus. My first thought was Smurf
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Post by onlyMark on Jul 29, 2024 17:10:59 GMT
I could easily see that connection.
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Post by kerouac2 on Jul 29, 2024 18:23:24 GMT
Another point of confusion for a lot of (foreign) people was the use of the Minions in the opening ceremony. They are a French invention.
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 29, 2024 20:59:58 GMT
Beach volleyball is a bit of a nonsense sport.
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Post by kerouac2 on Jul 30, 2024 3:06:20 GMT
I thought they had abandoned the bikinis for the women but clearly not.
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Post by bjd on Jul 30, 2024 6:43:15 GMT
I thought they had abandoned the bikinis for the women but clearly not. Wasn't there a fuss about that last time and the Norwegian team refused to wear the skimpy bottoms? These rules about outfits are obviously set by old men.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 30, 2024 6:48:15 GMT
The mens' gymnastics were tremendously impressive. I also thought that the swinming was brilliant. The French lad Leon Merchand is wonderful.
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Post by mickthecactus on Jul 30, 2024 10:44:41 GMT
Bit like the French lad K2...
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Jul 30, 2024 11:18:12 GMT
Crikey, Merchand is under so much pressue!
Its too hot to garden so I be watching the 'lympics
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Post by kerouac2 on Jul 30, 2024 14:19:02 GMT
Marchand's goal is 4 gold medals, nothing less.
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Post by tod2 on Jul 30, 2024 16:39:15 GMT
So glad we got our first Gold Medal!
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 31, 2024 4:30:33 GMT
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Post by onlyMark on Jul 31, 2024 5:18:51 GMT
Did I read something about having to bring it more meat and eggs because the plant based food wasn't going down so well?
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Post by bjd on Jul 31, 2024 5:54:48 GMT
I heard on the news that the Brits brought in their own cook because the meat was not cooked enough. And they complained about the lack of eggs for breakfast.
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Post by kerouac2 on Jul 31, 2024 6:04:35 GMT
Raw meat! Raw meat! Raw meat! The British team needs its own food.
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