A Closer Look: Van Gogh the Artist
Art Historian Cornelia Homburg explains the myth of van Gogh as “mad genius”
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A Closer Look: Van Gogh and Gauguin
Art Historian Cornelia Homburg discusses the artists’ friendship and rivalry
Points, Lines, and Colors in Succession by John F. Simon Jr. / Intersections Art Projects
Intersections artist John F. Simon Jr. discusses his installation at the Phillips, Points, Lines, and Colors in Succession, on view October 17, 2013 t...
Van Gogh Repetitions / Exhibition Videos
Exhibition curator Eliza Rathbone gives an introduction to Van Gogh Repetitions. In the first Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) exhibition in DC in 15 year...
Pakistani Voices: In Conversation with The Migration Series / Exhibition Videos
In April 2013, the Phillips partnered with the US Department of State to conduct a series of workshops in Pakistan focusing on art and social change. ...
A Closer Look: Introduction
Most examinations began with a careful inspection in good overall lighting to get a general sense of the painting. Other techniques exploit different ...
A Closer Look: The Round Table (1929)
In this video, the painting The Round Table (1929) is examined in visible, raking, and ultraviolet light.
A Closer Look: Lemons and Napkin Ring (1929)
In this video, the painting Lemons and Napkin Ring (1929) is examined in transmitted light and with infrared imaging.
A Closer Look: The Washstand (1944)
In this video, the painting The Washstand (1944) is examined in specular light, a form of raking light viewed from an angle.
A Closer Look: Pewter Pot and Plate of Fruit (1944)
In this video, the paint surface of Pewter Pot and Plate of Fruit (1944) is examined with the stereomicroscope.