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Horology in Art - by Bob Frishman

Horological Society of New York via YouTube

Overview

Explore the fascinating intersection of horology and art in this comprehensive lecture by Bob Frishman, founder and owner of Bell-Time Clocks. Delve into a wide array of topics, from reverse painting on glass to the representation of timepieces in works by masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, and Rembrandt. Examine the evolution of timekeeping devices from ancient sundials to mechanical clocks, and their significance in historical events like the Boston Massacre. Discover how artists like John Singleton Copley, Winslow Homer, and Childe Hassam incorporated clocks and watches into their paintings, reflecting the cultural and technological advancements of their times. Gain insights into the intricate relationship between horology and various art movements, including Dutch and Impressionist painting, while exploring the symbolic and practical roles of timepieces in artistic compositions.

Syllabus

Introduction
Welcome
Reverse Painting on Glass
Alfred Chappell Eise
Patek Philippe
Poke Kip
Watch Papers
Cartoons
Clocks
John Harris
Joshua Wilde
Clockman
Charles Spencer Lee
Clock Factory
Artist Studios
Anatole Kurachi
Peter Guggenheim
JacquesLouis David
National Gallery of Art
Pompeii
Socrates
Ancient Sundials
Mechanical Timekeeping
Primitive Timekeeping
Leonardo Da Vinci
Carpaccio
Titian
Rubens
The Nights Dream
Clock
Dutch painting
Impressionist painting
Rembrandt
Marriage deliberation
Yoink Stain
The Sarah Net
John Arnold Jr
Chronometer
New York
Boston Massacre
Paul Revere
Henry Pelham
John Singleton Copley
George RH Slack
George Washington
Robert Peckham
Tilly Cheese
Watch Ribbon
Joseph Davis
Henry Ward Longfellow
Just Moved
Steeple Clock
Chess Players
Winslow Homer
Winding a Clock
Women Playing the Cello
Winslow Homers Cello
Childe Hassim

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Horological Society of New York

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