Jacques-Louis David, The Death of Marat
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Jacques-Louis David, The Death of Marat, 1793, oil on canvas, 65 x 50-1/2 inches (Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels)
Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
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"In the arts, the way in which an idea is rendered, and the manner in which it is expressed, is much more important than the idea itself." -- Jacques-Louis David
Agreed!
Disagree. Picasso would, too. Ideas matter. Virtuosity does not.
Both matter.
Death consciousness?
same
Yes
That plus the fact that I studied French.
It hurts to know that the words on the letter describe the motives of that album.
that’s how i learned about it
What a painting. Thank you for this video, I always enjoy your commentary.
Thank you so much!
This is one of my favourite paintings.
I love how it’s still your profile picture!
If you could please put subtitles to all the paintings, that would be great and really helpful to the people who don't speak fluent english.
Jacques-Louis David, more than just a painter, was a catalyst for revolution, both artistic and political. His Neoclassical works, with their emphasis on heroism, civic duty, and the ideals of the Enlightenment, captured the spirit of the French Revolution and helped shape the nation's identity.
David's ability to blend the classical ideals of ancient Greece and Rome with contemporary political realities made his art both timeless and relevant. From the dramatic "Oath of the Horatii" to the iconic "Death of Marat," his paintings continue to inspire and provoke thought.
While his political affiliations and the controversies surrounding his career have often overshadowed his artistic achievements, David's legacy as a master of Neoclassicism and a visionary artist remains undeniable. His work continues to influence generations of artists and serves as a powerful testament to the enduring power of art to shape history
Cordey was not a royalist, she was a member of gironde
+majorinconvenience we note this at 2:04
Cordey was a heroine. Films should be made about her.
Marart was too radical, and too many people in France were killed. As I remembered Cordey's brother was killed by the jacobins and she wanted to put an end to this madness.
Well Girondins were mostly Royalists... But they wanted a Kingdom like the UK was. A shared dictature between the King and a parliament of 400 nobles and bourgeois...
She believed in egalitarian ideas, but believed Marat was overzealous in his tactics. She was against how he was practicing a "witch hunt" against anyone who was an aristocrat, even those who were neutral or with the revolutionists. Not all aristocrats were against an egalitarian society.
Hey :)
I like your idea of showing and commenting famous paintings. And it's made really good. :)
But I have to correct you in a historical detail. Charlotte Corday was indeed aristocratic origin, but she was a "friend" of the revolution. She belonged to the Girondins. ;)
And - if I am not totally wrong - the letter in Marat's hand existed, but was not found at the scene of crime. Corday never gave the letter to Marat. Also the little paper on the box was made up by David.
Apart from that is the video really great. And thank you for making those videos as things like that are far too rare on the internet.
:)
I think David believed in the revolutionary ideals but took opportunities as they came.
Alot of artists do. They just wanna make moneh. David is exceptional in his talent tho, and is remembered for that.
outstanding analysis and wording. Thank you !!
There were three revolutionary martyrs David was asked to paint: Marat, Le Peletier, and the 13-year-old Joseph Bara. There are paintings and/or drawings of all three, however, I don't believe the martyr Joseph Chalier, mentioned in the video, was ever painted/drawn by David or a student of David. For the sake of clarity, Charlier's name should probably be replaced by that of Bara, since these are the three revolutionary martyrs depicted by David and/or a student of David.
this is my favorite painting
Just a point... Charlotte Corday was not a royalist. She was a supporter of the revolution and believed Marat was betraying the revolution
Well. I’ll never look at David the same.
Man I’d love to see that in person.
David was such an awesome dude, this has to be my favourite of his!!!! xxx
And as always, enjooooyyyy.
At 1:41, should it be "suffrage" instead of "sufferage"?
I have always liked this painting. it sure packs a wallop!
Muchas gracias Smarthistory.
I'm curious about that tennis club battle, lol.
What a backstory this painting has, though. Terrible way to go...
His is the best image of Napoleon I've seen to date - I have a very clear understanding what he looked like, finally.
La pintura es mi vida
This is the greatest painting of the Romantic period, David would probably be the greatest painter of that time. Everything is subjective though!
Prison can change your ideas.
"I suppose five or six hundred heads would've assured your repose, freedom, or happiness"
Jean-Paul Marat
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Well, we'll remember that many believed Napoleon was the continuation of the revolution , and indeed he sorta behaved that way in many of his conquests: erecting "liberty trees", etc. So it's possible David fell into that thinking. He was such a great painter, and such an awful person.
Corday was not a royalist. She was fed up with the unjust deaths of innocents during the Terror
what is the thing in Marat s head called in eng.?
He had to make a living!
The reign of terror wasn't his doing.
one thing, Marat has been moved out from Pantheon.