Yes! I have seen the painting in person!! It is absolutely massive!!!!! MAAASSSSSIVE!! And stunning! We had been taught about it before hand but it’s still a shock. The feeling of intrusion from it is amazing. I’ve never been huge on art but it’s on the top of my list! Still gives me chills!
I saw this painting in the Prado nearly 20 years ago. Of course I had seen reproductions, but I was blown over by the real thing and I never knew exactly why. It's huge, that's one reason, but I was so mesmerized by it. Only few pieces of art have that kind of effect. Thank you for this
Thank you for your video. I suspect the endless interpretations speak to the nature of the painting itself. To paraphrase Foucault, it shows the turmoil at the heart of the modern Cartesian subject of science at the very historical point of its inception. In other words, modern subjectivity is based on an illusion that Las Meninas makes explicit. The subject of the painting is the disarray in us. I too was mesmerised when I saw it in person in my early 20s. It draws you in and disturbs in a most compelling and brilliant way. The genius of Velasquez is there on the canvas. Thanks again for bringing to light this masterpiece.
as a sociologist I view this painting as a classic representation of 'framing the subject' - the academic term is appellation. Erving Goffman wrote extensively on how the spectator (the third person) is an active social agent, Foucault talks in terms of integration of the third person whose interaction is that of observer not participant, except for the painting to 'work' it requires the participation of the third person. It is a fascinating work of art, Velazquez was way ahead of his time.
Delightful interpretation! As a painter myself, when I hear what people see in my compositions I am intrigued. Much of painting is of course conscious effort, evolving technical abilities and experimentation with materials, but much is from unconscious sources. I learn something from comments, and realize the work has a life of its own with the viewer making personal connections. I have just provided a gymnasium for the eyes and mind.
So fascinating. I’m so glad to have found your channel, Boryana! I’ve been wanting to learn more art history but working night shift has kept me from taking classes. This is perfect! Please keep making videos!
A fascinating insight into this work of art. I should think that Velázguez would be quite amused to hear what has been said about his painting over the centuries!
An enjoyable and well-produced analysis. The graphics really helped clarify your explanations. I admit to not having known about this painting, but it makes me want to go to Madrid to experience it first hand.
Very interesting. Reminds me, in a couple of ways, of one of my favourite paintings, The Arnolfini Wedding by Jan van Eyck, which is remarkable in several ways as well.
The more research i do regarding this painting the more questions i have. Could Velazquez just be looking at a large mirror and painting what is reflected? The small mirror on the back wall with the King and Queen are just a reflection of a painting of the two of them on a wall to the side of the large mirror that Velazquez is looking in to.
Yes, Las Meninas is a GREAT painting, one of the greatest, that I dearly love, but that DOES NOT diminish the genius that went into La Gioconda. I would not compare them. It is difficult to see the Mona Lisa because there are always crowds around it and it is so small. One can much better appreciate the Mona Lisa from a high-resolution photo than seeing the painting at the Louvre. Most people are usually disappointed since they can't see the details at the Louvre. Las Meninas is a large paint that one can examine in great detail at the Prado. However, The Mona Lisa has a plethora of hidden images that, not even, art historians and experts have seen.
Of course you are right. Art is not sport and competition is completely irrelevant here. But on TH-cam we do compete for the viewers' attention and titles are designed to arouse their curiosity :) Have a look at my video on Mona Lisa and thanks for stopping by!
Thank you! According to history, the entourage of the Infanta included two dwarfs - Mari Bárbola, and Nicolás Pertusato - the figure on the very right - a boy, despite his long hair (see his clothes). It is a fascinating painting with so much in it - including the bizarre ways of the Spanish royal court at the time.
@@artunplugged thank you so much for your reply and for your explanation. I went on to to look at your This is not Rene Magritte which was also fascinating. I have also subscribed to your channel now. The best of luck with all you are doing. Fantastic videos Conor
No, because there is no formula or rule for that. But I have some advice on how to look at art, so that you can figure it out for youself. Search on my channel "How to look at art". Thank you gor stopping by!
A great painting because of ... a lot of theories and speculations, but we painters certainly love painters painting themselves. It's maybe the greatest painting of history, but certainly not the greatest painting of the Prado.
seeing as how 'they' chnaged the mona lisa, it is just a matter of time before all paintings, and whatever else is changed...but I know for a fact that the woman they show now, the young girl with a smile, is not the mona lisa...the mona lisa is a 40-50 year old woman, and she looks like she either isn't to happy to be painted, or she is wondering, 'Why me.'....the mona lisa, the real mona lisa, the woman has a quirk, like a scoffing smile...not a real smile...her quirk is on the right side and it smooths out as it goes left...actually, if you were to switch the mona lisa with the woman from the 'Farm' american painting...I always thought the man from that pic would have had a good thing with mona lisa...they both look miserable...LOL...but the mona lisa today is not the mona lisa of what I know....nope nope nope...God Loves YOU...
Well, the Mona Lisa is no big deal in the history of art for starters. It's value is just a massive marketing campaign to visit the Louvre. Las Meninas truly is one of the masterpieces in the history of art, for many reasons.
It's a collage. THE END! Artistic interpretation. A vision. An artist painted a bunch of components on a canvas. You can dissect anything into oblivion. This is how to do it. Most over though piece ever.
Yes! I have seen the painting in person!! It is absolutely massive!!!!! MAAASSSSSIVE!! And stunning! We had been taught about it before hand but it’s still a shock. The feeling of intrusion from it is amazing. I’ve never been huge on art but it’s on the top of my list! Still gives me chills!
I saw this painting in the Prado nearly 20 years ago. Of course I had seen reproductions, but I was blown over by the real thing and I never knew exactly why. It's huge, that's one reason, but I was so mesmerized by it. Only few pieces of art have that kind of effect. Thank you for this
Thank you for your video. I suspect the endless interpretations speak to the nature of the painting itself. To paraphrase Foucault, it shows the turmoil at the heart of the modern Cartesian subject of science at the very historical point of its inception. In other words, modern subjectivity is based on an illusion that Las Meninas makes explicit. The subject of the painting is the disarray in us. I too was mesmerised when I saw it in person in my early 20s. It draws you in and disturbs in a most compelling and brilliant way. The genius of Velasquez is there on the canvas. Thanks again for bringing to light this masterpiece.
Thank you for an amazing analysis!
as a sociologist I view this painting as a classic representation of 'framing the subject' - the academic term is appellation. Erving Goffman wrote extensively on how the spectator (the third person) is an active social agent, Foucault talks in terms of integration of the third person whose interaction is that of observer not participant, except for the painting to 'work' it requires the participation of the third person. It is a fascinating work of art, Velazquez was way ahead of his time.
Delightful interpretation! As a painter myself, when I hear what people see in my compositions I am intrigued. Much of painting is of course conscious effort, evolving technical abilities and experimentation with materials, but much is from unconscious sources. I learn something from comments, and realize the work has a life of its own with the viewer making personal connections. I have just provided a gymnasium for the eyes and mind.
Fascinating ! ❤️
So fascinating. I’m so glad to have found your channel, Boryana! I’ve been wanting to learn more art history but working night shift has kept me from taking classes. This is perfect! Please keep making videos!
Thank you for your kind words!
I have been several times at the Prado looking at Las Meninas, and every time my heart has skipped a beat
I have seen pictures of the painting but never was aware of all these insights. Thank you.
Thanks God ....on July 2023 , I finally got the chance of standingin front of this painting in Madrid❤❤❤
I love this complex painting, thanks for your expert insights.
Watched several videos on this ground-breaking work, and this is by far the best. (I don't like the title though!)
A fascinating insight into this work of art. I should think that Velázguez would be quite amused to hear what has been said about his painting over the centuries!
An enjoyable and well-produced analysis. The graphics really helped clarify your explanations. I admit to not having known about this painting, but it makes me want to go to Madrid to experience it first hand.
It is one of a kind and well deserves a visit to Prado! Thank you for your kind words of recognition!
Very interesting. Reminds me, in a couple of ways, of one of my favourite paintings, The Arnolfini Wedding by Jan van Eyck, which is remarkable in several ways as well.
Thank you Tom! I am considering the Arnolfini portrait for a video too :)
This is so funny.. I find myself talking to the video 😂
You are so me. I love Les Meninas and Arnolfini Marriage.
great analysis. would like to see part 2
I enjoyed your video very much and did find it interesting. Thank you. (The Mona Lisa frowning was a nice touch by the way.)
Thank you! :)
Love it Boryana, so interesting as all of your other videos
Thank you!
The more research i do regarding this painting the more questions i have. Could Velazquez just be looking at a large mirror and painting what is reflected? The small mirror on the back wall with the King and Queen are just a reflection of a painting of the two of them on a wall to the side of the large mirror that Velazquez is looking in to.
Yes, Las Meninas is a GREAT painting, one of the greatest, that I dearly love, but that DOES NOT diminish the genius that went into La Gioconda. I would not compare them. It is difficult to see the Mona Lisa because there are always crowds around it and it is so small. One can much better appreciate the Mona Lisa from a high-resolution photo than seeing the painting at the Louvre. Most people are usually disappointed since they can't see the details at the Louvre. Las Meninas is a large paint that one can examine in great detail at the Prado. However, The Mona Lisa has a plethora of hidden images that, not even, art historians and experts have seen.
Of course you are right. Art is not sport and competition is completely irrelevant here. But on TH-cam we do compete for the viewers' attention and titles are designed to arouse their curiosity :) Have a look at my video on Mona Lisa and thanks for stopping by!
Lovely as always!!!!! (Angelo)
Thank you! So this is who you are! 🙂
@@artunplugged yes Ma’am....
Beautiful
That was just lovely 🥰
Thank you 😊
Unprecedented ❤️
Thank you! 😊
dude, this is cool
Thank you!
Someone on another Channel mentioned if you hold up a mirror to the painting that it looks 3D and it sure does.
Wow!!!!
One dwarf or two? Surely one dwarf and another small girl at extreme right? Brilliant.. I really enjoyed this.
Thank you! According to history, the entourage of the Infanta included two dwarfs - Mari Bárbola, and Nicolás Pertusato - the figure on the very right - a boy, despite his long hair (see his clothes). It is a fascinating painting with so much in it - including the bizarre ways of the Spanish royal court at the time.
@@artunplugged thank you so much for your reply and for your explanation. I went on to to look at your This is not Rene Magritte which was also fascinating. I have also subscribed to your channel now. The best of luck with all you are doing. Fantastic videos Conor
@@cgmahony thank you Sir 😊!
@@artunplugged you're really welcome Boryana 😎
What should i do to understand any painting
Can you tell us...how to understand any painting in the word
No, because there is no formula or rule for that. But I have some advice on how to look at art, so that you can figure it out for youself. Search on my channel "How to look at art". Thank you gor stopping by!
nice
Anothet great video!
A great painting because of ... a lot of theories and speculations, but we painters certainly love painters painting themselves.
It's maybe the greatest painting of history, but certainly not the greatest painting of the Prado.
seeing as how 'they' chnaged the mona lisa, it is just a matter of time before all paintings, and whatever else is changed...but I know for a fact that the woman they show now, the young girl with a smile, is not the mona lisa...the mona lisa is a 40-50 year old woman, and she looks like she either isn't to happy to be painted, or she is wondering, 'Why me.'....the mona lisa, the real mona lisa, the woman has a quirk, like a scoffing smile...not a real smile...her quirk is on the right side and it smooths out as it goes left...actually, if you were to switch the mona lisa with the woman from the 'Farm' american painting...I always thought the man from that pic would have had a good thing with mona lisa...they both look miserable...LOL...but the mona lisa today is not the mona lisa of what I know....nope nope nope...God Loves YOU...
Well, the Mona Lisa is no big deal in the history of art for starters. It's value is just a massive marketing campaign to visit the Louvre. Las Meninas truly is one of the masterpieces in the history of art, for many reasons.
It's a collage.
THE END!
Artistic interpretation. A vision.
An artist painted a bunch of components on a canvas. You can dissect anything into oblivion.
This is how to do it.
Most over though piece ever.
Thank you