중2 비상 김진완 – 해석연습 Lesson 7. Art around Us
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Lesson 7. Art around Us
The more you see, the more you know 더 많이 볼수록 더 많이 알아요
Welcome to the World Art Museum tour.
When you go to an art museum, how much time do you spend looking at each painting?
Many visitors glance at one painting for only a few seconds before they move on.
But you might miss the important details of paintings since it is hard to notice them right away.
Today, we'll look at two paintings closely and I'll help you see interesting details.
Look at this painting first. The seaside landscape is so peaceful and beautiful, isn't it?
The title of this painting is Landscape with the Fall of Icarus.
So, can you see where Icarus is?
Do you see two legs that are sticking out of the water near the ship?
This is Icarus in the famous myth in Greece.
중2 비상 김진완 – 해석연습 Lesson 7. Art around Us
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In the myth, Icarus' father made wings for him with feathers and wax and told him to stay away from the sun.
However, Icarus didn't listen.
He flew too close to the sun.
So, the wax melted and he fell into the water.
Now, look at the entire painting again.
Despite the tragedy of Icarus, people are going on with their everyday activities.
Does the painting still look peaceful?
What do you think the artist is trying to tell us?
Now, let's move on to the next painting.
Do you see the artist behind the large canvas?
He is Diego Velázquez, and he actually painted this picture.
중2 비상 김진완 – 해석연습 Lesson 7. Art around Us
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Who do you think he is painting?
Take a quick look.
The young princess seems to be the main person because she is in the center of the painting.
But the title of the painting is The Maids of Honour.
Then, is the artist drawing the two women beside the princess?
Take a close look.
It will make you wonder about the painting more.
Try to see which direction the artist is looking at.
Can you see the king and the queen in the mirror in the background of the painting?
Who do you think he is painting now?
