ARTHIST 1AA3 Lecture 12: Illusionism in 17th Century European Art ll
10 Mar 2017
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Flower still life rachel ruysch (after 1700) Signed many of her paintings in lower right hand corner. 100 workers are attributed to this artist. In renaissance and baroque periods for western europe. Flowers in a vase sitting on the edge of a stone table. The study of flowers and insects and her ability to capture their details is the interesting part of this piece. Included poppies, carnations, daisies, roses, snapdragons, marigolds, and one variegated red and white tulip. Also included a butterfly, a bee, a caterpillar, and a snail. Asymmetrical spiraling composition, which she became well-known for. The leaves and stems create lines that direct our eues. Still life art that depicted objects: coined in middle of 17thc, at this time, it was a new genre category/type of subject matter or scene of everyday life. Still lifes of flowers (especially tulips) were sought after in the netherlands. Created an illusion; the elusive beauty of nature.
