Chardin and the Still Life

Synopsis: Chardin became known as the master of the still life in 18th-century France. This film discusses the hierarchy of genres in the 18th century, among which the still life was the lowest category. Shows examples of paintings by earlier French and Dutch still-life painters who influenced Chardin. Discusses Chardin’s own methods - his subtle use of light, shade and colour and his loose application of paint to create vivid textures. Contrasts the quiet sentiments of Chardin’s paintings with the highly emotional style coming into fashion in the late 18th century. Includes quotations from the salons of Diderot, who was one of the first critics to admire Chardin.
Series: Enlightenment, The: Course A206
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1993
Availability: Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Keywords: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste-Siméon; Diderot; Enlightenment; history of the 18th century; paintings - French

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