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Not photography, granted, but we share with Vermeer a deep interest in depicting light and how it plays with our subjects. IMHO well worth a look:

 
Not photography, granted, but we share with Vermeer a deep interest in depicting light and how it plays with our subjects. IMHO well worth a look:


Potentially more related to photography than not, as it has been suspected that Vermeer used a camera obscura.


Edit: Just watched the video and it is fascinating! Thanks for posting!
 
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As photographers we learn early on the importance of a focal point, but Vermeer went further. Scientists unlock secret of 'Girl With Pearl Earring'
Interesting stuff!

There is a lot that can be said, and has been said, about what beauty is. Why are some melodies captivating but not others? Why is the Mona Lisa famous and other paintings are neglected? (Maybe because it was stolen, causing a sensation... :) )

I'm a bit skeptical of the eye-mouth-earring theory. If it is valid, can it be generalized and used effectively in new media? And why would the eye-mouth-earring work for the original but not for reproductions? Probably because the viewers knew when they were beholding the real thing and that influenced them. :D

But maybe research is making some progress in the field of esthetics. That would be interesting! Maybe they will discover that the rule of thirds is bunk.
 

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