The Gallery calls Giorgione "one of the most mysterious artists in the history of art." We'll talk about his innovative landscape style and where he got the idea for this gorgeous and unusual depiction of the Nativity. We'll also find out the meaning of rocks and just what the heck is up with those floating baby heads at the top of the cave! See the artwork at https://alonglookpodcast.com/the-adoration-of-the-shepherds-by-giorgione/ SHOW NOTES "A Long Look" theme is Ascension by Ron Gelinas Episode theme is Almain I (For Bassoon and Harp – Höger-Rønnes) composed by John Bull, performed by Mac Playback Harp. Courtesy of musopen.org. The Adoration of the Shepherds information https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.432.html In Depth: Madonna and Child by Gretchen Hirschauer, Associate Curator, Italian and Spanish Paintings Cherub information Hopler, Whitney. The Differences Between Cherubs, Cupids, and Other Angels in Art. ThoughtCo, Jun. 22, 2018, thoughtco.com/cherubs-and-cupids-angels-of-love-124005. Giorgione information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgione Slow Art Day RECOMMENDED READING Inventing the Renaissance Putto by Charles Dempsey The post The Adoration of the Shepherds by Giorgione appeared first on A Long Look.
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