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    Loscerbo 1:082:106:14 Edwin Panofsky‚ “Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait‚” The Burlington Magazine 64 (1934): 117-127 Arnolfini Wedding Portrait Controversy Erwin Panofsky was a prominent art historian of the twentieth century. He also was one of the foremost proponents of iconography‚ and attributed symbolic meaning to the various elements of the Arnolfini scene. He attributed the scene to be a document of the marriage between Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife in 1434. Panofsky argues that there

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    Interpretations of Van Eyck’s Arnolfini Wedding Portrait The “Arnolfini Wedding Portrait” by Jan Van Eyck is a painting believed to be a portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his wife in a room‚ presumably in their home in the Flemish city of Bruges. It is considered one of the most original and complex paintings in Western Art History. There has been much debate on this painting. Two scholars’ in particular have two very different interpretations of the “Arnolfini Wedding Portrait.” Erwin Panofsky

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    In 1434‚ Flemish artist Jan van Eyck painted‚ signed‚ and dated his piece‚ the “Arnolfini Wedding Portrait.” This painting is believed to be of Giovanni di Arrigo Arnolfini‚ an Italian merchant‚ and his wife Giovanna Cenami and is thought to stand as documentation of their marriage. While it may seem like a simple dual-portrait‚ there are many subtle symbols incorporated in the scene that enhance the portrayal of this couple. Use of symbolism within the painting explains its purpose‚ shows what

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    James van Eyck. Arnolfini Double Portrait: Art Analysis Jan Van Eyck. Arnolfini Double Portrait. (1434) Oil on wood‚ 33 X 22 ½” The National Gallery‚ London Jan van Eyck lived his life as a “valet de chambre”‚ which is basically a court painter. Van Eyck worked for John of Bavaria until 1425‚ which is coincidentally when John of Bavaria died. Then he went to work for Duke Philip the Good of Burgandy as a “valet de chambre” as well. Jan van Eyck was a well paid court employee

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    painters in fifteenth-century. The “Arnolfini Portrait” was painted in 1434 by van Eyck in the style of oil on panel. This piece has various interpretations because of the different objects and layout in the painting. In this painting there are two main figures of a man and women. “Images represent a man and woman standing in a richly furnished room‚ equipped with a brass chandelier‚ a mirror‚ and a canopied bed” (Janson 483). There are identified as Giovanni Arnolfini and Giovanna Cenami (Arnolfini’s

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    The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan Van Eyck is one of the most famous paintings shrouded in mystery. This picture depicts a wealthy couple holding hands in the bedchamber of their Flemish home. The couple is unidentified and many assume it is Giovanni di Nicolao Arnolfini a merchant from Bruges and his wife Costanza Trenta in 1426. The man is where is large black hat with a fur pull over with a black shit underneath and black shoes. The woman is where a white 14th-15th century styled headdress with a

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    well-weathered oak tabletop. A petite lady with raven black hair tied up in a neat ponytail‚ dressed in a stunning milky wedding dress‚ grinning from ear to ear as she grasps the hand of a smartly dressed Richard in a jet black tuxedo. With the beckoning sun setting in the background illuminating the whole scene‚ the picture could have been made an extract from Her World – Wedding Edition. Right below the picture‚ written in a deep crimson graceful script communicates “Forever and Always”‚ concluding

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    iims-conquest.in Analysis of Indian Wedding Planning Industry Rajesh Kumar‚ IIM L ConQuest Online January 2012 Edition ConQuest‚ IIM Shillong Consulting Club Analysis of Indian Wedding Planning Industry Rajesh Kumar‚ IIM L Introduction Overview of Wedding Industry India is considered to be one of the most sought‐after wedding destinations around the world. Weddings in India are fast gaining popularity among global citizens who flock to the country to solemnize their wedding vows. It is growing at a CAGR

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    THE WEDDING As I opened my eyes with the sun streaming in through the window‚ I smiled to myself and thought “The day has finally arrived”. I couldn’t believe the sun had finally decided to make an appearance as it had rained every morning since I had arrived in Mexico. “It’s time to get up Nicole‚” I called out. Nicole was to be a bridesmaid at my Dad and Christine’s wedding along with me although my role was to be the best woman as well as a bridesmaid. I opened the curtains and the sunlight

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    Interpreting Multiple Interpretations Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Double Portrait is a painting that has intrigued viewers and scholars for centuries. Many scholars have contemplated the identity of the two sitters as well as the symbolism related to everything else in the room. Compared to Van Eyck’s other works‚ the delicate and detailed paintings appear to share a common thread of painting a scene that contains many items that would make it more realistic of a setting. The scene depicted seems likely

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