Arts
In this romance themed art analysis mini episode we will be discussing three pictures which feature a lady reading or concealing a love letter.The Love Letter by Jean Honoré Fragonard 1773The Love Letter by Johannes Vermeer 1670Woman reading a letter, Kitagawa Utamaro, 18th century These three images are reflective of three very different cultures and time periods, but all highlight the intensity and mystery of the love letter. In this episode we will analyse the history of the paintings as well as their symbolism. Visual ReferencesInstagram @themuseumoffemininity Sourceshttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/436322https://lifetakeslemons.wordpress.com/2010/08/09/the-love-letter-jean-honore-fragonard/the Definitive Art Bookhttp://www.essentialvermeer.com/cat_about/love.html Utamaro Revealed A Guide to Subject, Themes and Motifs by Gina Colia-Suzuki