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opticalxarsenal — The Age of Reason
Published: 2007-04-13 03:08:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 3480; Favourites: 91; Downloads: 38
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Did this as an entry for the yearly undergrad journal of philosophy at school-- the subject of this year is Autonomy/Authority. I'll probably move it into Scraps at some point. It's not too well done. Pencil and cheap Photoshop.I don't do symbolism much... but I kinda liked where I was going with this one. It's a crumbling statue of a lion at sunset, supposed to symbolize the downfall of the stranglehold of tyranny through misused mysticism and the subsequent rise of free thought and inquiry.
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Mysticism never played any part in tyranny. In fact, mysticism was often ostracized by the more rigid sects of religious orders. As far as "misuse", anything can have a negative impact if it is used improperly. Even Reason itself. All things must exist with balance, otherwise they fall apart, whether by their own doing or by that of others.
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This is sooo amazing O_O Im surprised there arn't a ton of comment's on it...T^T U have really good talent :3 
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this is awesome! he looks alive, but at the same time you start looking at the cracks and see he's a statue! and the night sky behind is great!
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i love the night sky in the background and it's face
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very amazing!! the meaning fits extreamly well with the picture
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Wow...That is just....Amazing. He really looks like a statue, especially the face. I love how he is cracking... That paw..and the lights on this. Phenomenal work!
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That looks so cool, is it like a statue, i.e. the cracks?
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