I didn't know what to expect, but what a wonderful presentation, what an insight into what the original artist may have been thinking through a contemporary artist.
The woman did not expand on intellectual space and it would have been better to compare her photographs with the interior. It is true that Vermeer has a light source that enters the room and that the light hit the person in the room. He picked up the details that make the image more magical. The symbols also are full of meaning which the curator has touched upon, but did not expand much on the card which the Cupid is holding.
The question about the time element for some reason brings to mind Aldous Huxley's description of the portrait element of Vermeer's paintings as "human still-lives."
Hi Terry, unfortunately the strobing comes from the lighting in this particular room which we are unable to stop, even when editing the video. We hope you are still able to enjoy the video in spite of that!
The National Gallery maybe consider moving pictures to a room that doesn’t have these issues, you must be aware of these issues before. Very distracting & sadly I can not view a video that is 30+ minutes long with the strobing. 😟
Just another attempt trying to conflate art (painting) with photography. How is this done? By making your comments as 'nebulous' as possible. I'm always of the opinion that the hardest work in photography has already been done by the likes of Nikon, Canon and Sony.
goodoyuddy1 Vermeer used a simple pin and wire to make is perspective frame. Like any other painter did at that time. Vermeer was just better at creating the illusion of perspective and depth than most and also more 'sober' in his execution. That is why Vermeer is so renowned at this time. Vermeer emphasized the lines in his compositions more than any other painter at that time. He wanted to invite us in the space instead of looking at it. The same can actually be said about the girl with a pearl earring. And that painitng does not even have any perspective lines at all. Only composition, beauty, simplicity and light. If you find that defining 'Vermeer style' too perfect ... well that is your opinion. Many find it not 'too perfect' but just 'perfect'. Everyone has his or her own taste in art... Maybe you have your own favourite painter who made very different art than Vermeer?
I have to agree with the poster Wattana Bo. One 1/3rd of this video is apportioned to Helene Binet and her photographic style. It's only at 11 minute + that we focus on the painting; her appraisal seems bland and rather generic. Any public visitor to the NG would have been equally adept at proffering a critique of Vermeer's work! Quote from intro: - "Photographer Helene Binet talks through how she takes inspiration from the use of light and perspective in Vermeer's ..." Outside of her own family I ask the question WHO CARES! 99% of viewers probably have never heard of her prior to this. I'm afraid the gallery has been rather mediocre in its content of late and should have focused its energy on the subject matter rather than enlightening us to the fact that Binet's husband is Dutch; again WHO CARES!!
NickPenlee Binet mentioned that her husand is Dutch ... once. She also mentioned that she grew up in Rome. Ans she mentioned that she came to live in London. Should she have not mentioned any of these things about her personal life? What is your problem anyway?
The "Unexpected Views" series is amazing. I love hearing all the the different perspectives
I didn't know what to expect, but what a wonderful presentation, what an insight into what the original artist may have been thinking through a contemporary artist.
An excellent talk I will look at Helene's photographs with interest as Vermeer is one of my favourite artists
Thank you, Mrs Binet.
The woman did not expand on intellectual space and it would have been better to compare her photographs with the interior. It is true that Vermeer has a light source that enters the room and that the light hit the person in the room. He picked up the details that make the image more magical. The symbols also are full of meaning which the curator has touched upon, but did not expand much on the card which the Cupid is holding.
The question about the time element for some reason brings to mind Aldous Huxley's description of the portrait element of Vermeer's paintings as "human still-lives."
I have got the orginal el greco 's table . what do you say
Very beautiful a dialogue!
11:26 skip intro
😉👍
Sorry but the banding on the video is bad & not up to the standard worthy of The name of The National Gallery. 😔
Hi Terry, unfortunately the strobing comes from the lighting in this particular room which we are unable to stop, even when editing the video. We hope you are still able to enjoy the video in spite of that!
The National Gallery maybe consider moving pictures to a room that doesn’t have these issues, you must be aware of these issues before.
Very distracting & sadly I can not view a video that is 30+ minutes long with the strobing. 😟
Just another attempt trying to conflate art (painting) with photography. How is this done? By making your comments as 'nebulous' as possible. I'm always of the opinion that the hardest work in photography has already been done by the likes of Nikon, Canon and Sony.
Couldn´t watch because of strobing!
There’s something‘mechanical’ about the special relationships in Vermeer. The lines of connection in perspective are a little too perfect.
goodoyuddy1 Vermeer used a simple pin and wire to make is perspective frame. Like any other painter did at that time. Vermeer was just better at creating the illusion of perspective and depth than most and also more 'sober' in his execution. That is why Vermeer is so renowned at this time. Vermeer emphasized the lines in his compositions more than any other painter at that time. He wanted to invite us in the space instead of looking at it. The same can actually be said about the girl with a pearl earring. And that painitng does not even have any perspective lines at all. Only composition, beauty, simplicity and light. If you find that defining 'Vermeer style' too perfect ... well that is your opinion. Many find it not 'too perfect' but just 'perfect'. Everyone has his or her own taste in art... Maybe you have your own favourite painter who made very different art than Vermeer?
Hope there's a fair balance of men and women as the political correctness crap has started to affect the gallery of late
Why that painting and not the one next to it? Vermeer's at the Met are better, sorry. I am your first comment?
Her accent is a little put offish!
Lots of words, most of which have no meaning or value or insight whatsoever.
Why is she going on about herself?
didn't you watch the introduction?
I have to agree with the poster Wattana Bo.
One 1/3rd of this video is apportioned to Helene Binet and her photographic style.
It's only at 11 minute + that we focus on the painting; her appraisal seems bland and rather generic.
Any public visitor to the NG would have been equally adept at proffering a critique of Vermeer's work!
Quote from intro: - "Photographer Helene Binet talks through how she takes inspiration from the use of light and perspective in Vermeer's ..." Outside of her own family I ask the question WHO CARES!
99% of viewers probably have never heard of her prior to this.
I'm afraid the gallery has been rather mediocre in its content of late and should have focused its energy on the subject matter rather than enlightening us to the fact that Binet's husband is Dutch; again WHO CARES!!
NickPenlee Binet mentioned that her husand is Dutch ... once. She also mentioned that she grew up in Rome. Ans she mentioned that she came to live in London. Should she have not mentioned any of these things about her personal life? What is your problem anyway?