Do you think the open eyes of the enraptured lady on the left might signify that she is undergoing 'La petite mort', sometimes referred to as the post -orgasmic state of transcendence or unconsciousness? It was historically described as being where life/desire and death meet, and Klimt was famously not uninterested in sex. I love how pleased death looks! Thanks for these videos I am learning a lot from them.
Was this painting really destroyed a year ago? That would be very unfortunate... The question Dr. Zucker posed at the end was interesting. I've enjoyed seeing how artists have either embraced or rebelled against the artistic traditions of of their time (or bygone eras). Seeing the examples this piece was compared to was inspirational in a way - such a departure from religious paintings before it. I like the petit mort theory presented by another comment. Definitely tracks with what's going on here. "Life and death" is a topic worth reflecting on as I slip away for the evening. It sounds cryptic, but is strangely more peaceful than the thoughts that've been bombarding me all day.
@@smarthistory-art-history 😱 Thank goodness it was saved! And how mysterious about the goo. You'd think in our several seasons of "Forensic Files" age (which I've watched, lol), we'd have it down to the component!
Were there any photographs taken of this original work (before Klimpt modified it) ? How do we know what was changed, aside from a close analysis of the actual work? Is there ANY way to see the painting before Klimt modified it?
Psychological one. The academies of art had developed into being as realistic as possible, but this new movement showed the perception of people. It showed dreams and had a very surreal and symbolic approach. Death in this picture is not something you would find in real life, but rather is personified, and likewise here life and pleasure is represented as an allegory
The Rococo ended in the late 18th century, more than a century before this painting was created. You can learn more here: smarthistory.org/europe-1300-1800/rococo/
Fantastic. Thank you.
Do you think the open eyes of the enraptured lady on the left might signify that she is undergoing 'La petite mort', sometimes referred to as the post -orgasmic state of transcendence or unconsciousness? It was historically described as being where life/desire and death meet, and Klimt was famously not uninterested in sex. I love how pleased death looks! Thanks for these videos I am learning a lot from them.
The title of the painting 'Death and Life' and not 'Life and Death' is worth analysing, too.
Was this painting really destroyed a year ago? That would be very unfortunate...
The question Dr. Zucker posed at the end was interesting. I've enjoyed seeing how artists have either embraced or rebelled against the artistic traditions of of their time (or bygone eras). Seeing the examples this piece was compared to was inspirational in a way - such a departure from religious paintings before it.
I like the petit mort theory presented by another comment. Definitely tracks with what's going on here.
"Life and death" is a topic worth reflecting on as I slip away for the evening. It sounds cryptic, but is strangely more peaceful than the thoughts that've been bombarding me all day.
The painting is fine. It was attacked in 2022 with an unidentified black goo, but it survived.
@@smarthistory-art-history 😱 Thank goodness it was saved! And how mysterious about the goo. You'd think in our several seasons of "Forensic Files" age (which I've watched, lol), we'd have it down to the component!
Were there any photographs taken of this original work (before Klimpt modified it) ? How do we know what was changed, aside from a close analysis of the actual work? Is there ANY way to see the painting before Klimt modified it?
Truly fascinating. Could you please post the names of the dream-like/introversion pieces that were shown along the clip?
natalik Thanks for your comment, the additional works shown in the video are listed at the end at 3:31.
Smarthistory, Art History at Khan Academy Thank you! And again, thank you for these inspiring, knowledgeable clips. It's pure delight.
What did you mean there at the end? About it being an interior one?
Psychological one. The academies of art had developed into being as realistic as possible, but this new movement showed the perception of people. It showed dreams and had a very surreal and symbolic approach. Death in this picture is not something you would find in real life, but rather is personified, and likewise here life and pleasure is represented as an allegory
Thank you!
could the transcription be posted too?
can u type up everything u said in the comment or link
+Movie Channel Click the gear below the video for the subtitles.
Is this rococo
The Rococo ended in the late 18th century, more than a century before this painting was created. You can learn more here: smarthistory.org/europe-1300-1800/rococo/
i think this is art nouveau