ART H102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Giovanni Arnolfini, Dismantled, Jan Van Eyck
4 Jul 2016
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Original painting came with frame that had readings about his life. Cracking on the painting a natural process of these types of painting. Textbook example of highly detailed, decorated, and visually oriented style. Was the most high profile artist of the north. Also a diplomat, not just an artist. Then go over with layers of oil glaze. Dense painting packed with symbols, textures, etc. Showcase of what artist is capable of by using only oil paint. In symbolic terms, the painting reinforces the idea of the ideal bride. The mirror: two figures added to the painting through reflection in the mirror. Thought to be her father as well as artist van eyck: frame: suffering of jesus. Glass is a representation of the virgin mary. Present a women who is close to ideal of mary. Emulate her as a role model through symbols within the.
