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In this video, we analyze the hidden symbols in Dutch still lifes, what they mean and how to correctly understand the meaning of the paintings. Dutch artists are famous masters of encrypted messages for the viewer in their paintings. This topic has fascinated art lovers for many centuries, who are ready to look at carefully written compositions for hours and look for secret messages. Well, after this video, you will look at Dutch still life in a new way. Videos about Dutch painting of the 17th century: • THE GOLDEN AGE OF DUTCH PAINTING: pr... Support the channel: https://send.monobank.ua/jar/5DcyYacdtW Time codes: 00:00 - In this video 00:50 - How to understand symbols in Dutch still lifes 02:17 - Symbolism of fruit and food: wealth or debauchery? What still lifes were considered indecent? 05:41 – What do dishes and kitchen utensils represent in still lifes? A strange Dutch tradition and broken glass 06:47 – What do animals, birds and insects mean? Hunting still life 08:56 – Symbolism of flowers. How did tulip mania in Holland affect the meaning of this flower? 11:17 – Vanitas still lifes – the transience and perishability of life 12:49 – Other objects in still lifes: musical instruments, books, globes, letters, soap bubbles, etc. 14:08 – Analyzing the still life “Still life with fruit pie and other objects” by Willem Klaas Geda 15:19 – Analyzing the flower arrangement “Vase with flowers” by Jan Davids de Heem #art #painting #historyofart #stilllife #culture #aesthetics #history #holland #paintings #artists #symbolism #creativity