Back in the day, when I was in art school we were required to take a course called “Learning to Look,” which is to this day one of the most valuable classes I ever took. Things are indeed not always what they seem!
What a little gem! No mention of the frame and linen filet, though. A trend rising in the latter half of the 20th century. The interest in orphaned Victorian castoffs as a counterpoint to popular modernism that will spark its own genre of collecting by the 3rd quarter of the century. All in all, the picture perfect image of modernism at the time. In retrospect, what had been obvious and unadorned is now intimate and precious.
I didn't think of the greenish, dark vertical rectangle, as a shadow, although it seems probable. I don't know much about Morandi, but I associate his work with that of Giacometti.
Over a thousand videos later and part of me still wants to think, "Is this guy for real? Why'd he plagiarize my 4th grade art notebook?" But you've both taught me to resist that basic, knee jerk response to what I see - both in art and in my life by proxy. Looking forward to hearing the answers of those questions you've left me with in the cliffhanger ending, lol. ❤❤
There’s absolutely nothing about this painting that reads as square. When an artist uses a square canvas it is very unusual, deliberate and jarring- i.e. Albers. Not square, obvious rectangle.
Your protest seems mis-directed, since we say "almost square" which is quite accurate given its dimensions. Perhaps the point you wanted to make was that although the canvas is in fact almost square, the artist has handled the composition in such a way that this is de-emphasized and instead its rectangular-ness comes to the fore.
Back in the day, when I was in art school we were required to take a course called “Learning to Look,” which is to this day one of the most valuable classes I ever took.
Things are indeed not always what they seem!
I worked in a Museum that had several of his paintings, I fell in love with his works immediately.
Love Morandi!!
I love these videos about describing works of art! Would love to see more!
What a little gem!
No mention of the frame and linen filet, though. A trend rising in the latter half of the 20th century. The interest in orphaned Victorian castoffs as a counterpoint to popular modernism that will spark its own genre of collecting by the 3rd quarter of the century. All in all, the picture perfect image of modernism at the time. In retrospect, what had been obvious and unadorned is now intimate and precious.
Have a look at the excellent The Frame Blog theframeblog.com/
Great ! very elucidating
Thank you - so intriguing ~
Great video! We see with our thinking, no ifs nor buts. Those who think otherwise clearly don't know their rown thinking.
I wish I would have paid more attention in Art Appreciation at college, nicely done!
Instead of reflection in the glass, my impression of the white lines is the sticky residue that remains when you tear off a label on some bottles
same for me
keep up this good work!
Seems like artist was chilling and decided to paint.
My tendency is to label everything as something recognizable.
But, perhaps the dark green rectangle is there as a pure element of composition .
I didn't think of the greenish, dark vertical rectangle, as a shadow, although it seems probable.
I don't know much about Morandi, but I associate his work with that of Giacometti.
hello could you guys consider covering the Palatine Chapel in Palermo? Would be very interesting!
We do! Have a look: smarthistory.org/cappella-palatina-2/
The bowl is centered while the two bottles are not. Adding to the mystery, only one bottle is corked.
Over a thousand videos later and part of me still wants to think, "Is this guy for real? Why'd he plagiarize my 4th grade art notebook?"
But you've both taught me to resist that basic, knee jerk response to what I see - both in art and in my life by proxy.
Looking forward to hearing the answers of those questions you've left me with in the cliffhanger ending, lol. ❤❤
There’s absolutely nothing about this painting that reads as square. When an artist uses a square canvas it is very unusual, deliberate and jarring- i.e. Albers. Not square, obvious rectangle.
Your protest seems mis-directed, since we say "almost square" which is quite accurate given its dimensions. Perhaps the point you wanted to make was that although the canvas is in fact almost square, the artist has handled the composition in such a way that this is de-emphasized and instead its rectangular-ness comes to the fore.
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