Mckenna Form-painting Function- A portrait of a husband and wife Content- There is Little dog in front of the two figures Context- Made by Jan van Eyck Tradition- In this period, there is a great deal of importance put on symbolism, and there are a great deal of symbols present in this painting. Interpretation- The dog symbolizes fidelity Artistic intent- The artist makes his presence known in this painting by signing his name by saying "Van Eyck was here". Audience response-There are many different theories as to what is actually occurring in this painting.
Nandini Form: oil on wood Function: documentation of a sacred event taking place Content:removed shoes and prayer beads Context: the patron was Giovanni Arnolfini Tradition: the presence of god in the picture Interpretation: there are a lot of symbols for weddings Artistic Intent: to create a wedding portrait Audience Response: Lots of theories as to the meaning of the work
Mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm-painting
Function- A portrait of a husband and wife
Content- There is Little dog in front of the two figures
Context- Made by Jan van Eyck
Tradition- In this period, there is a great deal of importance put on symbolism, and there are a great deal of symbols present in this painting.
Interpretation- The dog symbolizes fidelity
Artistic intent- The artist makes his presence known in this painting by signing his name by saying "Van Eyck was here".
Audience response-There are many different theories as to what is actually occurring in this painting.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: oil on wood
Function: documentation of a sacred event taking place
Content:removed shoes and prayer beads
Context: the patron was Giovanni Arnolfini
Tradition: the presence of god in the picture
Interpretation: there are a lot of symbols for weddings
Artistic Intent: to create a wedding portrait
Audience Response: Lots of theories as to the meaning of the work