I've been longing to own a print of this painting since I knew of it. It calls to me. "Dawn" by Tom Mostyn has the same effect. It inspires the imagination, because we fill in what is behind the trees, inside the passageway, and it seems there will be no way back. As an atheist, it simultaneously calls me to imagine and also to stop, that there is nothing beyond, that this is the last image, the last thing, and with that comes a certain amount of existential dread. I don't mind it, though. I quite enjoy existential dread. I'm a strange person.
I’m 16 and ever since I’ve seen this painting while searching for artists to study painting from I’ve been drawn to it, it has constantly been in my mind. It’s so beautiful, tbh I don’t feel the horror or eeriness at all to me that is, it just feels calm, and serene. Though it may be about death but I don’t feel the horrors of it, it seems like death will simply approach and we are going to this island to rest in peace. Those are my thoughts, I’m not sure if I’ve put them into the right words because these feelings are very hard to say. I’ve also noticed in the new studio ghibli movie boy and the heron there is reference to it too. And when I saw it I knew immediately that it was inspired by isle of the dead
There is a very brief scene in Ridley Scott's "Alien: Covenant" (released in 2017) that slyly incorporates the tree and rock formations of the painting. You have to be watching carefully. It is just a glimpse, but there is no doubt of what it is.
Of the two people at 9:31, I think the woman has a better grasp on the feeling of the painting. I've never looked at Island of the Dead and thought of heaven. Just of non-existence and quiet rest. He's so sure of himself as well, to the point of interrupting her interpretation and insisting his angle is the right one and calling her a pessimist. As if looking at it in that way is a negative thing or something. Sad. Good on her for sticking with her view though. What an irritating dude.
I know this comment is from a few months ago, but I think I disagree! The interaction between the two of them was wonderful to me; it really showcased how art is subjective. In that moment we learned something about how both of those people view death and interpret the themes of the painting. They both believed that they had the right interpretation, and I don't think either of them is truly wrong or right. The painting is interesting because it is so mysterious.
@@veronicamazingthey are not right or wrong in their interpretation, but they are definitely wrong if they think only their interpretation is correct. That's not how interpretation works. I'd also say the guy's interpretation doesn't make sense, since it's based on the idea of passing through the forest. The forest is completely surrounded by mountains. There's no passing through it.
I've never felt so strongly about a painting. The stark and beautiful image consumes my thoughts and please my heart
Third version is my favorite. The bone coloured stone has a very mystic and eerie look to me.
I've been longing to own a print of this painting since I knew of it. It calls to me. "Dawn" by Tom Mostyn has the same effect.
It inspires the imagination, because we fill in what is behind the trees, inside the passageway, and it seems there will be no way back. As an atheist, it simultaneously calls me to imagine and also to stop, that there is nothing beyond, that this is the last image, the last thing, and with that comes a certain amount of existential dread. I don't mind it, though. I quite enjoy existential dread. I'm a strange person.
I can't believe Signalis brought me here
Glad to see I'm not the first one spiraling down this particular path of madness.
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Thank you for making this video. A great work of art!
This is awesome! I love the last few minutes, thanks for that!
I’m 16 and ever since I’ve seen this painting while searching for artists to study painting from I’ve been drawn to it, it has constantly been in my mind. It’s so beautiful, tbh I don’t feel the horror or eeriness at all to me that is, it just feels calm, and serene. Though it may be about death but I don’t feel the horrors of it, it seems like death will simply approach and we are going to this island to rest in peace. Those are my thoughts, I’m not sure if I’ve put them into the right words because these feelings are very hard to say. I’ve also noticed in the new studio ghibli movie boy and the heron there is reference to it too. And when I saw it I knew immediately that it was inspired by isle of the dead
There is a very brief scene in Ridley Scott's "Alien: Covenant" (released in 2017) that slyly incorporates the tree and rock formations of the painting. You have to be watching carefully. It is just a glimpse, but there is no doubt of what it is.
Leaves me cold. Maybe that was the intent.
Beautiful
So inspiring. Thank you!
Wow, Aphex Twin at 09:15 - good taste in music also!
Of the two people at 9:31, I think the woman has a better grasp on the feeling of the painting. I've never looked at Island of the Dead and thought of heaven. Just of non-existence and quiet rest. He's so sure of himself as well, to the point of interrupting her interpretation and insisting his angle is the right one and calling her a pessimist. As if looking at it in that way is a negative thing or something. Sad. Good on her for sticking with her view though. What an irritating dude.
I know this comment is from a few months ago, but I think I disagree! The interaction between the two of them was wonderful to me; it really showcased how art is subjective. In that moment we learned something about how both of those people view death and interpret the themes of the painting. They both believed that they had the right interpretation, and I don't think either of them is truly wrong or right. The painting is interesting because it is so mysterious.
@@veronicamazingthey are not right or wrong in their interpretation, but they are definitely wrong if they think only their interpretation is correct. That's not how interpretation works. I'd also say the guy's interpretation doesn't make sense, since it's based on the idea of passing through the forest. The forest is completely surrounded by mountains. There's no passing through it.
Hong Kong Island is turned into the Isle of the Dead after July 1st.2020....................Glory to Hong Kong !
It's JG Ballard, not GJ Ballard
that was fucking great
It's boring
Ham fisted script, tenuous and nonsensical links between the painting and movies, low effort nonsense.