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1 online resource (streaming video file) (23 min. 39 sec.) ; 142497809 bytes |
| Summary |
Program host Januszczak interprets the painting called The Arnolfini Marriage with the help of art historians. The work by the 15-century painter Jan Van Eyck is full of symbolism. The oranges in and near the window sills, for example, can be interpreted as a symbol of the wealth of the Italian merchant in Bruges, Belgium, but Januszczak explores deeper meanings. The fruits represent something more sombre and religious, and so do many more objects that crowd the painting, such as the mysteriously grave-looking husband, and his seemingly pregnant wife; the wall mirror, and its frame depicting Jesus' crucifixion; the painter's name written on the wall; a half-lit candelabrum. One interpretation Januszczak adopts is that Mrs Arnolfini was portrayed posthumously; that she died at childbirth. (From the UK, in English) (Masterpiece) |
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Broadcast 2010-01-23 at 16:05:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: G |
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Eyck, Jan van, 1390-1440.
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Painting, Spanish.
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Portrait painting -- Themes, motives.
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Wedding portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and Jeanne Cenami (Eyck, Jan van)
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England -- London.
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Streaming video
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Bluemel, James, director
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Deveriese, Willy, contributor
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Hearn, Karen, contributor
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Januszczak, Waldemar, host
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Scott, Margarett, contributor
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