This is amazing! I love looking at art through your eyes. I'm not well-versed enough to pick up on the details myself, but they really enhance my experience of the pieces. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I am amazed by this! I had no idea that artists from long ago incorporated subliminal messages and surprises into their paintings. How many more masterpieces are out there, hiding surprises right in front of us that we just can't see?
brilliantly done. my favs were the eyck reflection and the borrell del caso wonder boy. i so appreciate the time you took to put it all together and point out what to look for. thank you james for introducing some much-needed wonder into my day
I like these examples, and enjoy Tromp l’oeil; it’s fun. Craft which borders on magic can be breathtaking.
But, the mirror in the painting, like a lipogram, is really no more than a trick. A book written without the letter ’e’ must still be written well, and have something to say. And if that’s the case, who cares if it contains an ‘e’ or not?
Breathtaking. I’m in tears. I just don’t understand how people today can tolerate the junk that passes for art today. Fortunately, there a few people, like the Florence Academy and Jacob Collins’ school in NY, (and me!) who carry on this amazing tradition.
This is amazing! I love looking at art through your eyes. I'm not well-versed enough to pick up on the details myself, but they really enhance my experience of the pieces. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
You have no idea how much I appreciated reading your comment. Thank you, Katie.
Your words = my take
I am amazed by this! I had no idea that artists from long ago incorporated subliminal messages and surprises into their paintings. How many more masterpieces are out there, hiding surprises right in front of us that we just can't see?
brilliantly done. my favs were the eyck reflection and the borrell del caso wonder boy. i so appreciate the time you took to put it all together and point out what to look for. thank you james for introducing some much-needed wonder into my day
Thank you so much!
Wonderful! Thank you!
Such a beautiful article
I love this post and the details..I'm.amazed, wonderful thank you.
I like these examples, and enjoy Tromp l’oeil; it’s fun. Craft which borders on magic can be breathtaking.
But, the mirror in the painting, like a lipogram, is really no more than a trick. A book written without the letter ’e’ must still be written well, and have something to say. And if that’s the case, who cares if it contains an ‘e’ or not?
Everyday is a school day! Thanks for these enlightening insights and thought provoking images to ponder ✨
No james correction Beauty is in the eye 👁 of the beholder guaranteed!
Breathtaking. I’m in tears. I just don’t understand how people today can tolerate the junk that passes for art today. Fortunately, there a few people, like the Florence Academy and Jacob Collins’ school in NY, (and me!) who carry on this amazing tradition.
The closeup look is remarkable