Ovid's Metamorphoses/Concept of Art, Poet

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A 4 page research paper/essay that examines the way in which Ovid considered the topic of art, artists and poets in his epic poem Metamorphoses. The writer argues that Ovid's overall thematic approach subtly suggests that it is only through art that humanity can transcend the suffering that is an inherent part of life. Additionally, Ovid associates art with suffering, particularly in regards to the domination of that the rule of Caesar Augustus imposed over the artists of Ovid's era. Bibliography lists 2 sources.