Women's Studies 2159A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Tintoretto, Sofonisba Anguissola, Sled
19 Apr 2016
School
Department
Course
Professor
Document Summary
One must understand the thesis or context of the painting. Hugo van der goes, nativity, from the portinari altarpiece, c. 1470. Flower in front of virgin mary - obviously not lustful, they signify chastity and virginity. Two vases of flowers seem a little out of place. Contain irises and lilies - come to be associated w mary, not really any specific reason why, its been constantly associated w her. They are in the foreground to remind the viewer of immaculate conception out of place - reinforces that they mean more than just what they seem. Centre and in the foreground, also isolated aka a little. Began in the 6th century w the advent of christianity to signify biblical events: lorenzo lotto, annunciation, 1527 i. ii. iii. iv. Gabriel is always there, god not always present, mary is surprised at his appearance which is reinforces the surprise.
