Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Homevision
• VHS Release Date: June 13, 2000
• Run Time: 110 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 0780019350
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #350,408 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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The Vision on Art series focuses on the trio of Flemish painters who frame the progression of European painting from the late Gothic through the Renaissance period. The Jan van Eyck chapter does an excellent job of tying together the other segments, Pieter Brueghel the Elder and Rubens. Like the others, this video is divided into two segments. The first part is a celebration of the masterwork of Hubert and Jan van Eyck, The Adoration of the Lamb. The second is an analysis of Jan van Eyck's use of historical themes, his technique, and his poetic message. Like the others in this series, Vision on Art: Jan van Eyck is not a primer; rather, this is a first-rate scholarly work that places the artists in historical perspective, paying special attention to the evolution of technique and attitude toward the subject matter. Specific details are underscored graphically--artificial lines are drawn to show the geometry of the paintings and works are overlapped for ease of comparison. This video stands alone as a superlative introduction to the works of van Eyck, and with the rest of the series it makes for a full study of the Flemish masters. --Brendan J. LaSalle

Product Description

Jan van Eyck (1390?-1441) and his brother Hubert are traditionally credited with "founding" the Flemish school and "inventing" oil painting. This two-part program, from Harold van de Perre's Vision on Art series, studies the genius and artistry of Jan van Eyck. Part I offers an in-depth appraisal of Hubert van Eyck's only known work, the celebrated alterpiece Adoration of the Lamb, which was completed by Jan. Part II spotlights Jan van Eyck's Madonna with Chancellor Rolin, the Madonna with Canon van der Paele, and The Marriage of Arnolfini. Van de Perre discusses the symbolic meaning and breathtaking beauty of these masterpieces, and sheds light on van Eyck's technical skill and inventiveness.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Eye Opener for New Artists, August 25, 2009

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Pam Drapala "Pamela Carvajal Drapala" (AZ, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vision on Art Johannes Van Eyck a personal view by Harold van de Perre [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Real Eye opening vhs for all new portrait artists, August 26, 2009
By Pam Drapala "Pamela Carvajal Drapala" (AZ, USA) -

I've owned this vhs for a while; however, now that I'm retired, I have extra time to view it. In any event, it is fabulous video and a real eye opener for me. Did you know that other artists are influenced by other artists and sometimes don't even know they are painting like others? This was new to me. So, it is okay to have your work resemble someone elses. So, when someone says I paint like Frida Kahlo, that's okay. She probably painted by someone else she knew, too! A great investment . . . see for yourself. NEW UPDATE - You will not regret your purchase of this video on Jan van Eyck or Pieter Paul Rubens. Wish I would have seen these videos 15 years ago. Sincerely, Pamela Carvajal Drapala, Artist, Poet, Photographer, and Poet