Mona Lisa

RobC · Dec 10, 2015

Not about photography but interesting how scan of painting revealed a lot of unknown stuff about it.

If you're not in the UK you will probably need to use an UK based http proxy to watch this.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06ryn6l/secrets-of-the-mona-lisa

cliveh · Dec 10, 2015

RobC said:
Not about photography but interesting how scan of painting revealed a lot of unknown stuff about it.

If you're not in the UK you will probably need to use an UK based http proxy to watch this.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06ryn6l/secrets-of-the-mona-lisa

It was a very interesting programme and I was also pleased to see that Andrew was using a film camera. Obviously a man of integrity.

RobC · Dec 10, 2015

Rather than a scan, its actually a new photographic technique of photographing the painting using a range of lighting colours to show up differences below the surface of the painting.

Sirius Glass · Dec 10, 2015

The multispectrial approach includes infrared and ultraviolet. Or as some say ultraviolent.

RobC · Dec 10, 2015

AgX said:
Link content is not accessible to members outside the UK.

ahem, did you read the post?

AgX · Dec 10, 2015

Yes, as usual after posting my comment...

Anyway, as some or many or most members do not have such disguising technologies it would have interesting to learn what that video is about.

John51 · Dec 10, 2015

L de V: I've finished your portrait hon.

ML: You've made look so skinny! I HATE YOU!

L de V: Don't worry hon, I'll fix it in post.

jeffreyg · Dec 11, 2015

I didn't watch the video but I'm sure they missed this.
(fun with a picture of one of my granddaughters)

http://www.jeffreyglasser.com/

removed account4 · Dec 11, 2015

jeffreyg said:
I didn't watch the video but I'm sure they missed this.
(fun with a picture of one of my granddaughters)

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http://www.jeffreyglasser.com/

WHEW ! for a second there, i thought that was what was revealed under the outer coats of paint
( mr peabody was right ! )

Theo Sulphate · Dec 11, 2015

I must be the only person on the planet that doesn't see anything special about the Mona Lisa - yes, I know you're supposed to look indirectly at the smile. It's an ok painting, but at least it's better than any Picasso.

Monet - there's a great painter.

gzhuang · Dec 11, 2015

Smells like Deja Vu?

Theo Sulphate · Dec 11, 2015

Великий человек Владимир Путин!

Old-N-Feeble · Dec 11, 2015

That's just... spooky.

Nathan King · Dec 14, 2015

Theo Sulphate said:
I must be the only person on the planet that doesn't see anything special about the Mona Lisa - yes, I know you're supposed to look indirectly at the smile. It's an ok painting, but at least it's better than any Picasso.

Monet - there's a great painter.

Have you seen it in person? Reproductions do it absolutely no justice.

RobC · Dec 14, 2015

The day I went to the Louvre a very very long time ago, turned out to be the only day of the year it was closed back then.

So has it got some 3D pop?

MattKing · Dec 14, 2015

https://youtu.be/NIDX18Xl16s

Theo Sulphate · Dec 14, 2015

Nathan King said:
Have you seen it in person? Reproductions do it absolutely no justice.

I have not. Is it in a dark area and people kept a good distance away?

MattKing said:
https://youtu.be/NIDX18Xl16s

Beautiful.

Nathan King · Dec 14, 2015

Theo Sulphate said:
I have not. Is it in a dark area and people kept a good distance away?

Beautiful.

It's well out of reach behind really thick bullet proof glass.

Theo Sulphate · Dec 14, 2015

Nathan King said:
It's well out of reach behind really thick bullet proof glass.

Is it lit reasonably well?

I'm certain flash photography is prohibited; any chance of non-flash photography being allowed?

Actually, what I'd really love to photograph is the Rosetta Stone in the British Museum.

Nathan King · Dec 14, 2015

Theo Sulphate said:
Is it lit reasonably well?

I'm certain flash photography is prohibited; any chance of non-flash photography being allowed?

Actually, what I'd really love to photograph is the Rosetta Stone in the British Museum.

It is lit fairly well considering most museum lighting. You may take photographs of it without flash. This was ten years ago.

RobC · Dec 14, 2015

how do you stop people with phones from using flash? You just can't. I expect that what you see is not the real thing.

Sirius Glass · Dec 14, 2015

In the past museums, churches and public building could limit photographs. But now everyone seems to have a cell phone with a camera, and no one can stop them from photographing and photographing with flash.

Nathan King · Dec 15, 2015

RobC said:
how do you stop people with phones from using flash? You just can't. I expect that what you see is not the real thing.

I'm not that cynical. I think the glass would filter out damaging intensities or wavelengths of light. Flash is probably frowned upon more because it spoils the viewing experience than to prevent damage to the art, but I'll admit I've never spoken with an art conservator.

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