Yasushi Rikitake, known for his prolific work in Japanese nude and erotic art photography. The archive contains 11,363 images
Aristotle argued that tragedy purges the soul of pity and fear. Romantic drama operates on the same principle but with a modern twist. When we watch a couple suffer a heartbreaking misunderstanding or a terminal diagnosis, we are practicing empathy in a safe environment.
romantic drama and entertainment remains the dominant force in visual storytelling because it marries the most human of emotions (love) with the most engaging of structures (conflict). Whether you watch for the pain or the passion, the genre is here to stay.