'Melencolia I' by Albrecht Dürer | SCADclass

In the long studied and analyzed lines of “Melencolia I,” we get a glimpse inside the mind of arguably the first truly modern artist Albrecht Dürer. Join SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace and SCAD professor of art history Lesa Mason, Ph.D., as they examine the constellation of ideas Dürer explored through technical mastery and enduring symbolism.
Through SCADclass, the preeminent faculty of the Savannah College of Art and Design share their passion and knowledge with the world of curious creators. Conversations are moderated by SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace inside the historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts in downtown Savannah, Ga.
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Featured music:
"Flora" by Katharine Petkovski
"As We Dream Bach Cello Suite no 1 in G Major" by Abilene
"Des Enfants: by Katharine Petkovski
"In Union no 1" by Thad Kopec
"Chacony in G Minor" by Henry Purcell - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
"Let Go" by A. Taylor
"Flight" by Hannah Parrott

[@gigifristachi]

Daniel Thrasher brought me here. Xx

[@thewatcherinthecloud]

Same

[@Mysticoutlaw00]

Same

[@TheKojiLinx]

Same.

[@stevoz748]

same

[@stevoz748]

Daniel Thrasher sent me here LETS GOOOOO!!! its about to get LIT, with Bright wisdom.

[@kevwatts]

Thrasher brought me here, but Melancolia is amazing

[@katelacivita8227]

One of my favorite pieces ❤ I have it tattooed in my inner arm. Great conversation!

[@PaulaWallaceSCAD]

Amazing!

[@pauljameslewis8778]

Nicely done. The magic square in this engraving is that associated with the planet Jupiter. All lines, diagonals and quarters add to 34. Jupiter was sometimes employed as a counter action against the effects of melancholy. 34 when added together is 7. The number associated with Saturn, who is associated with melancholy. The hour glass is also a symbol of Saturn as is anything which is a symbol of time. The tolling of the bell for instance. Durer left his mark in the bottom line of the square. the 1 and the 4 are the first and fourth letters of the alphabet. His initials. And of course the year 1514.Thanks again.

[@pamelawiley9603]

Superb!!!! Wonderful conversation🌟

[@PaulaWallaceSCAD]

Thank you for watching, Pamela!

[@Motivic167]

Wow, what a world. Thanks for your video!

[@madisonroy735]

I'm researching Dürer for a project right now and this was a great resource! Thank you for sharing this conversation! :)

[@PaulaWallaceSCAD]

That's wonderful to hear!

[@rogerconnolly3688]

Excellent video Paula, I'm glad someone else sees that the angel is not a beautiful morose woman but more of an androgynous figure at a minimum and probably a self portrait as you suggest. I believe that in addition it is also a reference to angel numbers. These are triple digit harmonics which show up in unison in the 37th harmonic. Is he suggesting that the correct notes can raise the stone up the ladder. I made a video on this geometry, I hope you have time to look and suggest where to take this new information.

[@PaulaWallaceSCAD]

Such brilliant insights in your analysis. Revelations in Dürer's work are endless!

[@rogerconnolly3688]

@@PaulaWallaceSCAD thank you. I agree that there is so much more. As an example I would guess that the village on the lake is a real village. If that could be identified maybe from the mountains behind there would be further information from that. It would be easy to spend years on this!

[@juditpasztor5809]

In an artist there is always that desperate desire to display his inner self….in this picture he is crying out-it seems to me- “come and tidy up “….The Bible talks about the “narrow path we have to walk on “…………..to connect to ourselves,instead of being a Slave to the World….. I love Durer

[@robertafierro5592]

I made my own.

[@AshContraMundum]

3 + 4 = 13? What!?

[@robertafierro5592]

I copied this piece of art on to a linoleum block..

[@Neatfinity]

you cant judge art art is only meaningful to people who paint it there is no value or more creative people out there we are all = if you think that Leonardo is any better then a grade 2 artist then you aren't doing art. Art is from the heart not from the eyes im tired of people going on about how they weren't Goodenough to enter a arts degree because they sucked because there is no such thing as bad art all art is good and its a personal prospective so just remember that to everyone this is me doing a PSA and see you all later

[@mitsuomits9077]

Dürer knew very well how to draw and peint himself. I don't think that is Dürer. Its clearly a female and and it's reflected in her face and curves in her waist. Düre was very aware of his physical and face features; like his very curly hair, his long face with not that much cheeks, his long male nose, and of course his facial hair. So this isn't him.

[@micoworkart1644]

What an excellent talk about a most incredible work. A.D. 🫴🔥⚖️📐

[@ChosenC]

@danielthrasher sent me :)