1. VERMEER
Johannes Vermeer (Dutch, ) The life and art of Johannes Vermeer are closely associated with the city of Delft. Vermeer was born in Delft in 1632 and lived there until his death in 1675.
Who is Vermeer?

2. Woman Holding a Balance c
Woman Holding a Balance c. 1664, National Gallery of Art, Widener Collection
Where the light flows?
It shimmers across gold and pearl jewelry.
It washes across the wall, revealing a painting of the last jugdmente.
In the center hangs a balance.
What are things you notice in this dutch art? What makes this a great art work for you or not?

3. A moment captured CLOTHES HOLDING THE BALANCE ACESSORIES
HOW DOES SHE FEELS?
Give examples of moments in your life you would like to capture?

4. Composition The need to lead a balanced life.
Though Vermeer's working methods remain a mystery,
Orthogonal lines to at the woman's finger.
The frame behind her reinforces this focus.
Why composition is so important in a painting or art work?

5. Balance The balance point The shape of a pyramid.
This imaginary pyramid supports the woman's hand and encloses the balance.
What others shapes can be used to produce balance on the painting?

6. Composition
Vermeer frequently modified or even the shape of objects scale to achieve a desired effect.
Changing shapes to create balance.
What are other ways to create a composition?

7. CONSERVATION
In 1994 conservators at the National Gallery cleaned the painting, removing discolored varnish from its surface.
The painting had been extended by a half inch on all four sides.
How to conservate a painting?
Steps and time to clean.
Observe the detail. Lets discuss what do you see?

8. TECHNIQUE The utmost in skill and care. Mixture of colors Details
position
Describes other techniques used?

9. SIMBOLS AND MEANING Emotions and experiences of the viewer.
Details on the painting
How does it make you feel?
What other meanings can you find?

10. The End.
Girl with the Red Hat , c. 1665/1666 (right). A Lady Writing, c (left) . Ca you explain the elements in these paintings?