ART H 112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Prodigal Sun, Tenebrism, Anthropomorphism
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Jacob van ruysdael, view of haarlem from the dunes at overveen, 1670: lenses, maps in dutch culture, land looks surveyed, in a simple landscape. Rembrandt, three trees, 1643 (sketch: expressive, human figures, selective naturalism. Jacob van ruysdael, the jewish cemetery, 1655: tombs in an expressive context, this type of synthesis is considered a type of naturalism, expressive, romantic, gothic setting for the tombs. Vermeer, view of delft, 1658: buildings continue on, not arranged for the sake of the viewer, we are floating in space, while looking at it. Honthorst, the supper party, 1620: people with musical instruments, contemporary clothes, contemporary society commentary, moralizing commentary. Hals, the archers of saint hadrian, 1633: group portrait, archers posing with flags/swords, many different poses, one member might pay more to be more seen in the portrait, power of guilds (guild portraits) Hals, gypsy girl, 1628-30: handling of paint, manner and paint are significant.
