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Sublime Case Study

Caspar David Friedrich (1774-1840): " Rhe Chalk Cliffs of Rügen", 1818

Friedrich's painting is definitely sublime. Here you can see the beauty of the sea, heavily contrasted by the jagged chalk cliffs. It is definitely an awe inspiring piece of work, and Friedrich probably knew it was sublime, because he even painted in people admiring the beauty.



Philip James de Loutherbourg (1740-1812): "Coalbrookdale by Night", 1801

Coalbrookdale by night is a special case of the sublime. Here, we see the old nature, houses built in the hillside. In the background, we see the new, coal plants creating heat. It shows that even man made things can be sublime.

J.M. W. Turner (1775-1851): "Fire at Sea", 1835

Fire at Sea has always been one of my favorite works of art. It shows that the beautiful sea, which has helped people move quickly across the world, can turn violent in a second.

media type="youtube" key="YvAPRIwX5KU" height="344" width="425" Jon Bon Jovi with Lucianno Pavarotti, "Let It Rain"

This song, in my mind, shows a case of the sublime in the nature of humans. In the lyrics I can understand, it talks about the dual nature of humans. If left to grow without any guidance, we will destroy the Earth. If we are cultivated to do the right thing, we can save the Earth.

media type="youtube" key="W_vCyfLjwVE" height="344" width="425" Ozzy Osbourne, "Black Rain"

This song has always made me think. It's another song that goes through the human nature. If we want something, we'll do anything to get it. The images in the background are very sublime, it shows the sheer terror and awe that war can inspire.