Mckenna Form-Canvas Function-"portrait" Content-This is a self portrait of the painter painting the painting he is standing in. Context- The period/ style is Spanish Baroque. Change- While this does seem to be a portrait of the king and queen, it is not as formal as other paintings that show royals. Interpretation- There are many theories as to what the mirror in the background is actually showing. Artistic intent- The alternating lights and darks draw the eye further into the painting. Audience response-Hung in Philip IV's study
Nandini Form: oil paint Function: to establish painting as a noble occupation Content: in the center is Infanta Margherita surrounded by her attendants Context: the artist is Diego Velaquez Tradition: Use of Roman goddess Minerva as the goddess of wisdom and patroness of the arts INterpretation: In the doorway is thought to be Jose Nieto Artistic Intent: Velaquez wears the cross of the royal order of Santiago to prove painting as a noble profession Audience Response:Is currently in the National Museum in Prado, Madrid
Mckenna
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Function-"portrait"
Content-This is a self portrait of the painter painting the painting he is standing in.
Context- The period/ style is Spanish Baroque.
Change- While this does seem to be a portrait of the king and queen, it is not as formal as other paintings that show royals.
Interpretation- There are many theories as to what the mirror in the background is actually showing.
Artistic intent- The alternating lights and darks draw the eye further into the painting.
Audience response-Hung in Philip IV's study
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: oil paint
Function: to establish painting as a noble occupation
Content: in the center is Infanta Margherita surrounded by her attendants
Context: the artist is Diego Velaquez
Tradition: Use of Roman goddess Minerva as the goddess of wisdom and patroness of the arts
INterpretation: In the doorway is thought to be Jose Nieto
Artistic Intent: Velaquez wears the cross of the royal order of Santiago to prove painting as a noble profession
Audience Response:Is currently in the National Museum in Prado, Madrid