Mastering Western Art in 3 Months: Episode 7 'Gaze Upon the Nameless - Realism' Focusing on Courbet and Millet, Aired May 20 on E-Tele
The May 20 E-Tele broadcast of 'Mastering Western Art in 3 Months' Episode 7 focuses on Realism, introducing artists like Courbet and Millet.Summary
The May 20 broadcast of the NHK E-Tele program 'Mastering Western Art in 3 Months' (Episode 7) explores the theme of Realism, which emerged in mid-19th century France. The program analyzes Daumier's biting satirical drawings and explains the reasons behind Courbet's controversial masterpiece 'The Burial at Ornans,' which was rejected from the Paris World's Fair. It also delves into the sentiments behind Millet's 'The Gleaners' and 'The Angelus,' highlighting how Millet found sacredness and dignity in the figures of peasants, as well as the healing power of Barbizon school landscapes. The episode features comedian Tsuchiya Nobuyuki, who is currently studying painting, and art historian Tanaka Kumiko, who provide an accessible explanation of these works.
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