I hope you enjoyed this month's episode! Here's the info on The Chic Society. Our next live Zoom call is today at 1:00 pm Pacific. Join channel memberships for The Daily Connoisseur to get exclusive monthly live streams, access to a weekly members-only Vodcast, pen pal program, and more. Only $1.99 a month (upper tiers are also available) ua-cam.com/channels/EnEnLT5wBVnK56QFRg_Iwg.htmljoin I would love to hear your thoughts on today's Seek Out the Arts. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! Much love, Jennifer
One of my favorite films is "Babette's Feast" - part French, part Scandinavian and based on a short story by Isak Dinesen. It contrasts a blissful gourmet feast with the danger of a repressive religious community. It's a profoundly beautiful film. 💐
Thank you for another fantastic Seek Out the Arts episode. I am disappointed about missing today’s Zoom call. I love Handel’s “Allegro Maestoso.” I play handbells at my church. For the handbell choir season finale, we played “Allegro Maestoso (Water Music,” so this episode could not have come more timely. It was the most challenging piece we played ever since I joined the handbell choir. After weeks (more like months) of hard work, we were pleased with our performance. 🎵🔔
Hello Jennifer, as a Georgian I was very pleased you introduced one of the greatest Georgian artists. I always wondered why Nicko Phirosmani was considered one of the greatest artists; probably many people may ask the same question. The answer is that he was a self-taught artist, who had never received any education. Nicko invented a new painting technique, which contributed not only to his great talent but also to hardship. He was painting and selling his pictures to restaurant owners to survive and that's why lots of his pictures are describing feasts. Thank you very much for your educational and pleasant videos.
The supra is a Georgian tradition, filled with a pattern of toasts, song, and food. Most are celebratory but there are also ones for after funerals. It is so important that it has been named to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. We enjoyed attending one and also seeing some in restaurants while traveling there.
Between you and Sergey Baklykov at Baklykov Live, I have given in and started listening to classical music. I have found that I prefer the Victorian Era of Classical music.
I wrote this haiku about my favorite kind of apple. Your video brought it to mind. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂 FOOD OF THE GODS Ambrosia apple- I sink my teeth into it as juice squirts my chin. -Catherine Valentine
I Some notes on Niko Pirosmani: Last fall I took a course in Russian art history. At the time of Pirosmani, Georgia was a part of the Russian empire. Russia has a long history of isolationism, which is why most people have not heard of Russian artists. Art representing their own culture and the peasantry was what was celebrated, not art of Europe or other cultures with a few exceptions. I see that Pirosmani largely used a limited palette, with the predominant colors yellow, red, black and white. This is similar to what Rembrandt used. I do not know if this was the commonly used pallet in Russia. You will notice there isn’t a lot of blue in his art, likely because blue was an expensive color. Pirosmani died of starvation during the time of World War I and the Russian Revolution. This is speculation on my part, but it is possible that the larger picture contributed to his death. Russia had to withdraw from World War I due to economic collapse. Tsar Nicholas II was basically incompetent and therefore insensitive to the needs of the common people, and turned a blind eye to it. People were upset because of this, and the Tsar was forced to abdicate in 1917. This set the stage for the Russian Revolution to occur, resulting in the execution of the royal family in 1918. At the time of the abdication, the Romanov royal family was the richest royal family in the world, yet its people were dying of starvation.
Good morning Jennifer! I love it when you surprise us on a Saturday morning with one of your gem of a video from your Seek Out The Arts series! I haven’t noticed if you have a specific schedule to publish them, but they always come as a wonderful surprise each time! I listened to the Handel Water Music, and I loved it! It is beautiful, joyous, and so well played! Thank you for always providing us with wonderful musical pieces! I knew nothing of the painter you talked about, Niko Pirosmani, and I was saddened to learn how he lived and died! I imagine that the joyous events he portrayed were a way for him to escape his dyer circumstances. In the painting you presented, I couldn’t help but think, as you suggested also, that the child was Niko himself. To me, it is clear that the child in the painting doesn’t belong to that group of people, or at least that his presence doesn’t seem to be acknowledged, and there is nowhere for him to sit at the table. I’m sorry to say that the feast the painting depicted didn’t seem to be that joyous to me! On the contrary, the people appeared to me as contrived, unnatural, and all I could see was this lonely little boy! I’m no art expert, and I know that my interpretation of this painting is very emotional! However, this is why I love so much your Seek Out The Arts series: I learn something new each time, and it expands my horizons! Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into making these precious videos! Have a nice day!
This was so lovely. I enjoy the seek out the arts series so much. As for the painting, I get a double type feeling which is disturbing. On the one hand, there is a feast with multiple people including children. One the other hand, I get a feeling of disturbance. I especially liked the fig poem. Thank you, Jennifer.
It’s interesting how the loaf of bread to the left of the table and the chicken seem transparent. You can see the table edge and the clothes through it. Almost as if the food were a dream….
The reading of Lawrence's How To Eat A Fig reminds me of the scene from Ken Russell's "Women In Love" (starring the swoonworthy Alan Bates, and the sublime Glenda Jackson. Say no more. I loved the artwork, the gentleman in the centre with the buttoned down coat reminded me of Serge Diaghilev :) Thank you for the video! xx
Oh, this was wonderful, Jennifer! I'd never seen /heard of this artist before. Your analysis is thoughtful and thought-provoking. I absolutely love all of the poetry! Thank you so much! I look forward to seek out the arts every month!
I get the feeling that it could be a dumb supper and the little kid has passed on. Think about it, a toast, autumn when the world appears to be dying, the little kid not being able to actually sit at the table, the hat on the ground(as if it's a placeholder or signifying frustration, or even something escaping, you know ever wear a hat and are scared it'll fly away?). They could be silly, but those are my theories.
Thank you for this lovely video. I do so enjoy your Seek out the Arts videos. Thank you for all the hard work and research you put into your videos. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend with your family. 😊☕💖
I loved the D.H. Lawrence poem about eating an apple. I live in an area surrounded by apple orchards, it is the main agricultural crop here. I had to laugh as we have become quite adept at the “mystic” endeavor of tasting a multitude of nuances in the vast varieties of apples available. It is serious business around these parts and I will get a good chuckle thinking of this poem come fall, when I hear the commentary on the latest crop and watch the different ways people enjoy eating their apples.🍏🍎🍏
Interesting that the food is brought out and set on the table family style. However, there are no dishes, eating utensils, or napkins for the individuals at the table. (The Family Feast)
@ TheDailyConnoisseur This is a wonderful beginning to the start of my day. Thank you very much for sharing. It is "always lovely" to spend time with you. I hope you have a peaceful weekend, Jennifer. ------- Figs? I eat them whole🙄.
Hi Jennifer! I love your Seek Out the Arts series. I had not heard of Niko Pirosmani, but his life saddens me. I looked at his paintings before writing this and noticed many of the people he painted looked rather plump. I am not sure of the meaning of this, but I am sure it meant something to him especially since he died of malnutrition.
Was he talking about figs, or was he using figs as a hyperbole to people! I feel that he was talking about not taking advantage of the less experienced or other people in general.
I just enjoyed a favorite movie, Enchanted April, and was feeling so wistful when I saw this newest video which seemed to match it perfectly on this lazy Saturday afternoon. Thank you, Jennifer. (And if you've never seen that movie, you will love it!) ~Alicia
I hope you enjoyed this month's episode! Here's the info on The Chic Society. Our next live Zoom call is today at 1:00 pm Pacific. Join channel memberships for The Daily Connoisseur to get exclusive monthly live streams, access to a weekly members-only Vodcast, pen pal program, and more. Only $1.99 a month (upper tiers are also available) ua-cam.com/channels/EnEnLT5wBVnK56QFRg_Iwg.htmljoin I would love to hear your thoughts on today's Seek Out the Arts. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! Much love, Jennifer
Thank you, Jennifer! This is my favorite series. I look forward to it every month.
My favorite too!
I do, too!
It look so enjoyable. Your daughters and looked so stunning. Clue production 2024. I hppe it will come to us. Thankyou all amd Jennifer.
Jennifer, these are truly my favorite videos that you do as we're seeking out the arts.
One of my favorite films is "Babette's Feast" - part French, part Scandinavian and based on a short story by Isak Dinesen. It contrasts a blissful gourmet feast with the danger of a repressive religious community. It's a profoundly beautiful film. 💐
I absolutely LOVE Babette’s Feast!
It's been a long time since I've seen Babette's Feast!
How can I watch this? Do you know where it is available?
@@mrsupchurch2987I got a dvd from eBay for about $4.
Thank you for another fantastic Seek Out the Arts episode. I am disappointed about missing today’s Zoom call.
I love Handel’s “Allegro Maestoso.” I play handbells at my church. For the handbell choir season finale, we played “Allegro Maestoso (Water Music,” so this episode could not have come more timely. It was the most challenging piece we played ever since I joined the handbell choir. After weeks (more like months) of hard work, we were pleased with our performance. 🎵🔔
I love handbells! How amazing!
@@TheDailyConnoisseur I am glad you love handbells! What a treat to play and listen to!
...what a beautiful white blouse...and white is so pretty with your complexion..thank you
Oh, thank you!
Hello Jennifer, as a Georgian I was very pleased you introduced one of the greatest Georgian artists. I always wondered why Nicko Phirosmani was considered one
of the greatest artists; probably many people may ask the same question. The answer is that he was a self-taught artist, who had never received any education. Nicko invented a new painting technique, which contributed not only to his great talent but also to hardship. He was painting and selling his pictures to restaurant owners to survive and that's why lots of his pictures are describing feasts. Thank you very much for your educational and pleasant videos.
Thank you!!! What a wonderful video. I love being introduced to new historical artists and pondering what a piece represents
I thoroughly enjoyed that music selection. 🎺🎻📯❤
I love the Seek out the Arts series. Thank you for all the work you put into these videos!
I love this series so much 😊…. Thoroughly enjoyed this video.. thank you.
I missed these segments and am so glad that you brought them back.
Handel's Water Music is an incredible piece of music. Thank you for sharing with us!
Love these videos! I like learning about the arts but usually don’t know where to start. So this is helpful! Thank you😊
Thank you Jennifer, as an art major i enjoy your video's
The supra is a Georgian tradition, filled with a pattern of toasts, song, and food. Most are celebratory but there are also ones for after funerals. It is so important that it has been named to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. We enjoyed attending one and also seeing some in restaurants while traveling there.
I come from Spain. Grew up eating figs. Love them!
Between you and Sergey Baklykov at Baklykov Live, I have given in and started listening to classical music. I have found that I prefer the Victorian Era of Classical music.
Thks for sharing a lesser known painting!
I wrote this haiku about my favorite kind of apple. Your video brought it to mind. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
FOOD OF THE GODS
Ambrosia apple-
I sink my teeth into it
as juice squirts my chin.
-Catherine Valentine
Love it!!
I
Some notes on Niko Pirosmani: Last fall I took a course in Russian art history. At the time of Pirosmani, Georgia was a part of the Russian empire. Russia has a long history of isolationism, which is why most people have not heard of Russian artists. Art representing their own culture and the peasantry was what was celebrated, not art of Europe or other cultures with a few exceptions.
I see that Pirosmani largely used a limited palette, with the predominant colors yellow, red, black and white. This is similar to what Rembrandt used. I do not know if this was the commonly used pallet in Russia. You will notice there isn’t a lot of blue in his art, likely because blue was an expensive color.
Pirosmani died of starvation during the time of World War I and the Russian Revolution. This is speculation on my part, but it is possible that the larger picture contributed to his death. Russia had to withdraw from World War I due to economic collapse. Tsar Nicholas II was basically incompetent and therefore insensitive to the needs of the common people, and turned a blind eye to it. People were upset because of this, and the Tsar was forced to abdicate in 1917. This set the stage for the Russian Revolution to occur, resulting in the execution of the royal family in 1918. At the time of the abdication, the Romanov royal family was the richest royal family in the world, yet its people were dying of starvation.
Good morning Jennifer! I love it when you surprise us on a Saturday morning with one of your gem of a video from your Seek Out The Arts series! I haven’t noticed if you have a specific schedule to publish them, but they always come as a wonderful surprise each time!
I listened to the Handel Water Music, and I loved it! It is beautiful, joyous, and so well played! Thank you for always providing us with wonderful musical pieces!
I knew nothing of the painter you talked about, Niko Pirosmani, and I was saddened to learn how he lived and died! I imagine that the joyous events he portrayed were a way for him to escape his dyer circumstances. In the painting you presented, I couldn’t help but think, as you suggested also, that the child was Niko himself. To me, it is clear that the child in the painting doesn’t belong to that group of people, or at least that his presence doesn’t seem to be acknowledged, and there is nowhere for him to sit at the table. I’m sorry to say that the feast the painting depicted didn’t seem to be that joyous to me! On the contrary, the people appeared to me as contrived, unnatural, and all I could see was this lonely little boy! I’m no art expert, and I know that my interpretation of this painting is very emotional! However, this is why I love so much your Seek Out The Arts series: I learn something new each time, and it expands my horizons! Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into making these precious videos! Have a nice day!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Monique!
I always enjoy your arts video so much. I like the simplicity of this painter. What a sad life for him. Beautiful music.😊
This was so lovely. I enjoy the seek out the arts series so much. As for the painting, I get a double type feeling which is disturbing. On the one hand, there is a feast with multiple people including children. One the other hand, I get a feeling of disturbance.
I especially liked the fig poem. Thank you, Jennifer.
I wonder if he was able to reconnect with his sisters and their families… that would make for a wonderful family feast.
Interesting! It is also dark outside.
Figs taste amazing with honey drizzled on them. I do eat them quartered.
It’s interesting how the loaf of bread to the left of the table and the chicken seem transparent. You can see the table edge and the clothes through it. Almost as if the food were a dream….
I noticed that right away. Very curious!
The reading of Lawrence's How To Eat A Fig reminds me of the scene from Ken Russell's "Women In Love" (starring the swoonworthy Alan Bates, and the sublime Glenda Jackson. Say no more. I loved the artwork, the gentleman in the centre with the buttoned down coat reminded me of Serge Diaghilev :) Thank you for the video! xx
Oh, this was wonderful, Jennifer! I'd never seen /heard of this artist before. Your analysis is thoughtful and thought-provoking.
I absolutely love all of the poetry! Thank you so much! I look forward to seek out the arts every month!
also, for an additional music piece: Belshazzar's Feast by Walton
I get the feeling that it could be a dumb supper and the little kid has passed on.
Think about it, a toast, autumn when the world appears to be dying, the little kid not being able to actually sit at the table, the hat on the ground(as if it's a placeholder or signifying frustration, or even something escaping, you know ever wear a hat and are scared it'll fly away?).
They could be silly, but those are my theories.
Thank you for this lovely video. I do so enjoy your Seek out the Arts videos. Thank you for all the hard work and research you put into your videos. Wishing you a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend with your family. 😊☕💖
I loved the D.H. Lawrence poem about eating an apple. I live in an area surrounded by apple orchards, it is the main agricultural crop here. I had to laugh as we have become quite adept at the “mystic” endeavor of tasting a multitude of nuances in the vast varieties of apples available. It is serious business around these parts and I will get a good chuckle thinking of this poem come fall, when I hear the commentary on the latest crop and watch the different ways people enjoy eating their apples.🍏🍎🍏
Interesting that the food is brought out and set on the table family style. However, there are no dishes, eating utensils, or napkins for the individuals at the table. (The Family Feast)
@ TheDailyConnoisseur
This is a wonderful beginning to the start of my day. Thank you very much for sharing. It is "always lovely" to spend time with you. I hope you have a peaceful weekend, Jennifer.
------- Figs? I eat them whole🙄.
I’m not sure if I’ve ever eaten a fig…. Just the Fig Newton snacks
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I was unfamiliar with him. Thank you for again enriching my life❤
Hi Jennifer! I love your Seek Out the Arts series. I had not heard of Niko Pirosmani, but his life saddens me. I looked at his paintings before writing this and noticed many of the people he painted looked rather plump. I am not sure of the meaning of this, but I am sure it meant something to him especially since he died of malnutrition.
Love these videos 🥰 I wonder if there’s a reason some of the food on the table in the painting is see-through and ghost-like? 👻
Hello from Georgia ✨
No music on feasts? This is odd 🤔
We should write to Alma Deutscher and request something! She would love this challenge!
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Was he talking about figs, or was he using figs as a hyperbole to people! I feel that he was talking about not taking advantage of the less experienced or other people in general.
The man and women in the painting look well fed, they both have double chins lol
Free Palestine 🇵🇸🍉
I just enjoyed a favorite movie, Enchanted April, and was feeling so wistful when I saw this newest video which seemed to match it perfectly on this lazy Saturday afternoon. Thank you, Jennifer. (And if you've never seen that movie, you will love it!) ~Alicia
I love Enchanted April!
@@TheDailyConnoisseur Why am I not surprised?!