Sign Your Art: Van Eyck and the Arnolfini Wedding Portrait
Alexandra Noelle Hesting
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(333)
Why would an artist paint himself into a wedding portrait? Is she pregnant? What is with that dog? Did he sign it in the center? Find the answers to these and more questions about the Arnolfini Wedding Portrait
Class experience
Students will learn about Jan Van Eyck, some of his art, and why he was revolutionary in some of the things we as artists do today. The Arnolfini Wedding Portrait by Jan Van Eyck is one of the most famous works of art coming from Northern Europe during the Renaissance. His masterful use of oil paint and subtle symbolism are displays of northern culture and values. But how did an Italian merchant find himself in the Netherlands? Why is he adapting symbolism and cultural values that are...
Symbolism in the northern renaissance is weird. Oranges show wealth, bare feet are a sign of holy ground and even breeds of dogs symbols of specific things. But it isn't very different from symbols today. I teach college-level art history and in art history II we look at symbolism in renaissance Europe showing the difference between the north and south (Italy) that would influence later events in history.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(333)
Hello, I'm an art historian based out of Kansas. I've always loved art and I want to help you develop a passion for art and history. I've taught for five years everything from preschool to college, and I love to share knowledge. I believe...
Group Class
$8
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-6 learners per class
