Cool video

Pretty cool ... though I like the Michael Jackson version better.


Plus, they all looked pretty much the same to me ... I guess you had to be white to get painted back then.

Pretty much... but I found this man by Rubens.

There's many different styles represented in this video.
Pre-renaissance, renaissance, baroque, rococo, art Nouveau, impressionism, and several examples of of modern art.

All of the paintings are examples of western art which tended to be more "realistic" than other cultures, and like most people had a tendency to paint the people of their own ethnicity.

I enjoyed this video for what it is, and not dislike it for what it isn't.

As for the Michael Jackson video comparison. I remember when that video came out, and a critic said they preferred the Talking Heads version which was made prior to Jackson's.

Here's another painting to add to Dave's example. Which was at one time held the record for the most amount of money paid for a painting. The painting is by Velasquez.

thanks for the link and I enjoyed it. Very pleasant and interesting to watch!

That is really cool. I was struck by how none of them smile! Also, it was very interesting to see how the facial structure that artists like to paint are strikingly similar. It seemed like most of them could have sisters. They all look somewhat similar. It is interesting to see also how people may dress differently now or do their hair differently, but some of them still look like girls that I know now. Hope that makes sense to someone lol.

Iam sure I'll be scrutinized for saying this, but Iam not that keen to...renaissance portraitures?, Iam not sure what it would be called. I appreciate tha talent, for sure. They portray an error of unattractiveness, and obesity. It's no wonder they usually look depressed. I have seen some beautiful portraits as well, but most I wouldnt hang in my home.

Hey Brendan- Did that "comedy of errors" lifestyle take you past that explosion on Broadway this week?

"Just out for a Sunday drive, officer .."