Maybe the magic is in the artist dedication from early age to developing and honing the skills required to create non reproducible works, works that we want to be deceived by.
The masters cited in the video, particularly Da Vinci, were genius masters of their craft who studied under previous masters (Da Vinci under Verrocchio @ 15). Some masters operated schools in addition to having apprentices who would help with the paintings (or sculptures). If metaphysical practices were employed to produce these works then it was highly known and I suspect would be part of artistic education today. Remember that masterpieces were being produced in more than just Italy so that knowledge would have been disseminated. Perhaps some of the artist were alchemist (evidently not-an-artist physicists Newton was) but that was in addition to being masters of their craft.
I‘ve seen almost all the pieces in that video in person. I’m the guy setting off alarms by getting to close. And I somewhat disagree with their assertion that brush strokes aren’t visible. Go to a museum and look at the paintings and you will see brush strokes at least occasionally, maybe not on the Mona Lisa but you’re only allowed to get about 3 meters close so I don’t know. Mona Lisa is a masterclass which can’t be summed up quickly but youtube has some amazing breakdowns.
I have seen some pieces still with pin holes where string for perspective was used over the course of the work but there are lots of techniques for perspective.
You’ve probably already been but if not, go to Rijksmuseum there in Amsterdam. It’s great especially if you are a fan of Rembrandt.
Also, Isn’t the philosophers stone theoretically for transmutation of base metals into gold?
Appreciate your personal indepth response. Sincerely.
I was, as someone with no knowledge regarding painting techniques quite blown away with the xray scope, seeing all the layers and the extremely fine paint that was needed to eventually accomplish it's ultimate manifestation, in those supposed times.
Especially regarding the process to make such a fine grain anno 2023. I'm not an expert by any means hence the thread.
These very advanced techniques are also seen in old/ancient infrastructure.
I truly wanted to make this about our community that are highly skilled at painting techniques but I can't help myself seeing the correlation with certain worldwide architecture.
Your alchemist approach regarding the paint hasn't gone unnoticed. Merci.
I love
Greek triptychs. The idea of small brushes painting small eyebrows in 1510AD is so fun!
What do triptycs have do with small eyebrows? As far as i know triptychs are meant to tell a story.
'its not possible to replicate these artworks because they use very specific techniques' didn't watch past that, cos.... Bullshit
Is this a stealth weird theories that don't match with reality thread? surprised you didn't bring up aliens again
Another one that didn't read my OP and instead chose to troll and be dismissive without knowing the grander context you got triggered as such you had to make it personal and shown your toddler mindset.
Go ahead and quote me talking about aliens.
Appreciate the responses.
Every day is learning day.
