The Ugly Truth behind Plato’s Allegory of the Cave

I often hear classical figurative painters refer to The Allegory of the Cave by Plato – of course – always in a pretentious manner – as they think themselves to be among those who see the world for what it really is. It would be an understatement to call this connection strange; it is as paradoxical as anything could ever be. … Continue reading The Ugly Truth behind Plato’s Allegory of the Cave