Arcimboldo: Nature & Fantasy | Sandro Botticelli: La Primavera
Event Type | Art à la Carte / Free Videos, Adults |
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Date | Wednesday, August 7, 2019 |
Time | 12:15pm - 1:15pm (1h) |
Location | Isabel Hall |
Details | Double Feature Arcimboldo: Nature & Fantasy The inventive and amusing paintings of Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1526–1593) dazzled the courts of Europe. This documentary combines original high-definition footage of the artist’s native Milan and the Habsburg palaces of Vienna and Prague with images of Arcimboldo’s work as a court painter, designer of festivals, and chronicler of the natural world. 30 min. Sandro Botticelli: La Primavera La Primavera, Botticelli’s painting is extraordinarily beautiful; his portrayal of Flora, the central character, reveals a face you might find in London or Bologna or Boston today. But what the painting is about is a mystery which scholars devote their lives to solving. Discover the full and fascinating story behind this painting, how it came to be created, and how it influenced other artists. 42 min. |
Event Link | Upcoming Events for Adults |