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Showing posts with label art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label art. Show all posts

April 11, 2016

Why is this painting so captivating?

On first glance, the painting “Las Meninas” (“The Maids of Honor”) might not seem terribly special, but it’s actually one of the most analyzed pieces in the history of art. Why is this painting by Diego Velazquez so captivating? James Earle and Christina Bozsik share the context and complexity behind this work of art.

Source: Ted Edu

Interested in learning more about Spanish Baroque art? The Khan Academy site is a good place to start.  It has some great information which includes another video about "Las Meninas."

February 26, 2016

The Garden of Earthly Delights

The Garden of Earthly Delights is a story about moral and sin in a particular time. The painting however is timeless. The journey that the visitor sets out on in the interactive documentary is a personal one. Beneath the surface we aim to invite the visitor to reflect upon and question their sins and morals. Enjoy going on a guided tour or just roam at will.
 
https://tuinderlusten-jheronimusbosch.ntr.nl/en/

February 15, 2016

Alexandria

Hi,
This is Zarko's presentation in class about the City of Alexandria. Wouldn't it be amazing to be able to get access to its ruins?