Thank you so much for these videos which I just discovered this morning. I enjoy them so much. Looks like you haven't posted in a year so hope you are doing well.
Seeing this for the first time, not even knowing anything about it at the time, was one of the most shocking and deeply moving moments I've had... I literally gasped out loud when I saw it!!! I could not believe my eyes!!! Unfortunately Villa Borghese has very very strict very very short time limits on each visit so it's not possible to just sit in awe and soak it in as it deserves. At least with my annual Louvre pass, I can truly take my time to appreciate Bernini's mattress!! 😁😁
This statue made me fall in love with art and Bernini. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it in real life before, and I've been to a lot of museums.
A wonderful presentation, thank you so much. I only discovered you today and am delighted to find you have made other videos, I look forward to learning and discovering more with you. A joyful experience.
Remember seeing this masterpiece at the Villa Borghese when the docets were on strike. It was an hour before closing and the light was streaming in making the statue glow. No one else was around. I couldn't resist and touched Apollo's foot. I must have been shot by Eros.
That is a wonderful treat, to be in a gallery by yourself! And yes, the marble does glow. You really have to be there to see that. Pictures don't seem to capture that.
Outstanding description and thank you for sharing its history. I just saw this sculpture in Rome and it is truly stunning!! You have a very accurate description. (PS-I was able to take pics of it)
@@storiesofart yes, I would say this was my favorite- both of the most famous statues show incredible skill, both tell a story in progress, this subject matter was more interesting to me
Suggestions: More on Benini and my favourite of his, 'The Rape of Proserpina'. Not a favourite because of its subject matter but his treatment of flesh. Was his representation of 'pressed flesh' novel because I think it might be unique, fascinating and wonder if the feature was drawn from another sculpture. Also I have seen a couple of his paintings which seem to be especially accomplished for the time.
I have always wondered how veiled sculptures were made..I am looking forward to hear one of your comments on any of these wonderful pieces of art...thank you
I recently learned that chasing after unavailable love, love that one only projects in imagination is called „Limerence“. Considering the story of the gold and lead arrow and Apollo and Daphne, that problem seems to be a really old one. Too bad I grew up with Hollywood happy endings and couples that seemed to live happily ever after. While finding myself more in that other predicament. This sort of „Love at first sight“ can be a very one-sided thing: which - since one would only call a reciprocal relationship „love“, it turns out, that this other feeling demands its own term now, as it is more of a psychological state of mind rather than some as of yet unrealized potential of a pre-stage of an actual relationship. Oh, well. - Kind of funny that „the algorithm“ helps me with finding those „synchronicities“ over quite a range of videos that normally would not have any obvious connection. Edit: Apollo:“Get out of my dreams. Get into my car.“ ua-cam.com/video/zNgcYGgtf8M/v-deo.html Daphne:“ I’m the best thing you never had. Sucks to be you right now.“ ua-cam.com/video/FHp2KgyQUFk/v-deo.html
Hello! I enjoyed your video on this sculpture. I was assigned to write an essay on this sculpture so I am doing research. My teacher told us to emphasize in our essay how Bernini "elaborates the Ovidian subject of unrequited love." Do you know what that means/how the sculpture represents that? Thank you!
Hi Olivia, Well, clearly the whole sculpture is about unrequited love. Apollo loves Daphne but she does not reciprocate. The story has been told by many ancient writers, but Ovid in particular compares the chase to that of a predator and prey. In the sculpture, she is terrified, seems to fear for her life. Also, Ovids book was called the Metamorphosis. it is about changes in shape and form. She changes rather dramatically into a tree to get away from him. as far as rejection goes, it is pretty definitive. Does that help?
if you REALLY do something I've yet to see, do Repin. A Russian artists (and favourite of mine). Under exposed in the West (surprise, surprise). Check out 'Easter Parade Kursk (I think thats the title)', There's a complete social drama in a single painting. Please excuse if you are already aware of him.
I love the way you explain and talk in all of your videos makes one want to listen to the story once again but with your view and speech .
Thanks!
Thank you so much for these videos which I just discovered this morning. I enjoy them so much. Looks like you haven't posted in a year so hope you are doing well.
One of my favorite sculptures ever!
It is great, isn't it?
It is the most beautiful sculpture, I plan on heading back to Rome next year to see it again
Good Idea!
Seeing this for the first time, not even knowing anything about it at the time, was one of the most shocking and deeply moving moments I've had... I literally gasped out loud when I saw it!!! I could not believe my eyes!!! Unfortunately Villa Borghese has very very strict very very short time limits on each visit so it's not possible to just sit in awe and soak it in as it deserves. At least with my annual Louvre pass, I can truly take my time to appreciate Bernini's mattress!! 😁😁
This statue made me fall in love with art and Bernini. I don't think I've ever seen anything like it in real life before, and I've been to a lot of museums.
I agree. There is nothing quite like it, isn't there?
I really enjoy watching your videos, they reminds me good old times of high school history of art class
Thanks! So glad you liked it! do you have any topics you would like me to discus?
I love your videos and the conversational way you talk about the art and history; it's interesting and relaxing at the same time.
Wow, thank you!
thank you for everything!
You're so welcome!
This sculpture has haunted me since the 90’s when I learned about it at uni
Hope you get to see it for real
A wonderful presentation, thank you so much. I only discovered you today and am delighted to find you have made other videos, I look forward to learning and discovering more with you. A joyful experience.
Wow, thank you!
Remember seeing this masterpiece at the Villa Borghese when the docets were on strike. It was an hour before closing and the light was streaming in making the statue glow. No one else was around. I couldn't resist and touched Apollo's foot. I must have been shot by Eros.
That is a wonderful treat, to be in a gallery by yourself! And yes, the marble does glow. You really have to be there to see that. Pictures don't seem to capture that.
Outstanding description and thank you for sharing its history. I just saw this sculpture in Rome and it is truly stunning!! You have a very accurate description. (PS-I was able to take pics of it)
Thank you very much! Was this your favourite Bernini there? I am working on a video on one of the others
@@storiesofart yes, I would say this was my favorite- both of the most famous statues show incredible skill, both tell a story in progress, this subject matter was more interesting to me
Suggestions: More on Benini and my favourite of his, 'The Rape of Proserpina'. Not a favourite because of its subject matter but his treatment of flesh. Was his representation of 'pressed flesh' novel because I think it might be unique, fascinating and wonder if the feature was drawn from another sculpture. Also I have seen a couple of his paintings which seem to be especially accomplished for the time.
Great idea, I'll get on it!
Rape is not the right translation though😅 the correct one is the kidnappings of Proserpine
I have always wondered how veiled sculptures were made..I am looking forward to hear one of your comments on any of these wonderful pieces of art...thank you
good suggestion, I'll think about it
Fascinating!
Thanks!
I recently learned that chasing after unavailable love, love that one only projects in imagination is called „Limerence“.
Considering the story of the gold and lead arrow and Apollo and Daphne, that problem seems to be a really old one.
Too bad I grew up with Hollywood happy endings and couples that seemed to live happily ever after. While finding myself more in that other predicament. This sort of „Love at first sight“ can be a very one-sided thing: which - since one would only call a reciprocal relationship „love“, it turns out, that this other feeling demands its own term now, as it is more of a psychological state of mind rather than some as of yet unrealized potential of a pre-stage of an actual relationship.
Oh, well. - Kind of funny that „the algorithm“ helps me with finding those „synchronicities“ over quite a range of videos that normally would not have any obvious connection.
Edit:
Apollo:“Get out of my dreams. Get into my car.“ ua-cam.com/video/zNgcYGgtf8M/v-deo.html
Daphne:“ I’m the best thing you never had. Sucks to be you right now.“ ua-cam.com/video/FHp2KgyQUFk/v-deo.html
Subscribed! Yes, win-win :) My daughter introduced me to your Instagram...and then we found your UA-cam channel. Both are fantastic!
Cool! Thanks! Feel free to share it with your friends!
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Hello! I enjoyed your video on this sculpture. I was assigned to write an essay on this sculpture so I am doing research. My teacher told us to emphasize in our essay how Bernini "elaborates the Ovidian subject of unrequited love." Do you know what that means/how the sculpture represents that? Thank you!
Hi Olivia, Well, clearly the whole sculpture is about unrequited love. Apollo loves Daphne but she does not reciprocate. The story has been told by many ancient writers, but Ovid in particular compares the chase to that of a predator and prey. In the sculpture, she is terrified, seems to fear for her life. Also, Ovids book was called the Metamorphosis. it is about changes in shape and form. She changes rather dramatically into a tree to get away from him. as far as rejection goes, it is pretty definitive. Does that help?
Stories Of Art yes thank you so much!!
CERN?
sculptural works of Leonid Shatsylo
Never heard of him. I'll have a look
if you REALLY do something I've yet to see, do Repin. A Russian artists (and favourite of mine). Under exposed in the West (surprise, surprise). Check out 'Easter Parade Kursk (I think thats the title)', There's a complete social drama in a single painting. Please excuse if you are already aware of him.
That is a great idea. of course I know of him, but not of the painting you mention. I'll have a look