The artist had a model. but he moved too much in this scene and they didn’t find another one willing afterwards.
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samus12345@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Not to be too mean to medieval artists, since they’re much better at art than I am, but why do they always have such weird-ass anatomy? Would it have been that difficult to have someone pose for reference?
Zerush@lemmy.ml 2 months ago
fossilesque@mander.xyz 2 months ago
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_perspective
It’s meant to be viewed at a distance. :)
Shareni@programming.dev 2 months ago
Reverse perspective is more about symbolism than distance AFAIK
samus12345@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Still doesn’t explain red guy’s contorted limbs and head, though.
Shareni@programming.dev 2 months ago
You know how there are scenes in books or movies that make no sense in real life, but explain the story? Same principle
samus12345@lemmy.world 2 months ago
But the scene would tell the same story if he were anatomically correct. I guess I just don’t understand medieval thinking.
Shareni@programming.dev 2 months ago
You’ll need to find an extended explanation on your own but in essence - religion. The focus is on symbolism, and not on realism as it diverts attention. I remember seeing some examples of paintings made by the same artists for secular and religious purposes, and the secular ones were realistic. But it’s been quite a few years ago and the only thing I remember is that they might have been Italian painters working in the Eastern Roman empire that were recognised due to the messed up alphabet.