An Ounce - For Your Consideration
Discover hidden stories from history—bite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you won’t hear elsewhere.
I’m Jim Fugate—retired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing history’s hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories don’t take themselves too seriously, won’t steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.
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An Ounce - For Your Consideration
The Surprising TRUTH About Classic Art You Never Knew
Uncover the shocking secrets of classic works of art by da Vinci, Holbein, van Eyck, and others! Hidden symbols and surprises are revealed in famous artworks that will amaze you.
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“If you could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.” ~ Edward Hopper
“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Jackson Pollock
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References for this episode:
Online References:
1. Mona Lisa:
o Theories about Mona Lisa's identity:
https://www.louvre.fr/en/explore/the-palace/the-mona-lisa
o Lisa Gherardini and Renaissance symbolism:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/mona-lisa-who-is-she-179990101/
o Speculation about da Vinci’s self-portrait theory:
https://www.history.com/news/5-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-mona-lisa
2. George Washington by Gilbert Stuart:
o Details about the unfinished portrait:
https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/gwst/hd_gwst.htm
o Stuart’s financial struggles and motivations:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/gilbert-stuart-the-man-behind-the-portrait-180955524/
3. Velázquez’s Las Meninas:
o Interpretations of Velázquez’s inclusion:
https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/las-meninas/d3afda62-44d3-4e9d-9bfe-97e44e647115
o Analysis of the painting’s symbolism:
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/renaissance-reformation/baroque-art1/spain/a/velzquez-las-meninas
4. Henry VIII by Hans Holbein:
o Holbein’s artistry and Henry VIII’s portrayal:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hans-Holbein-the-Younger
o Historical context of Henry VIII’s health:
https://www.historyextra.com/period/tudor/henry-viii-health-sickness-illness-disease-theory/
5. Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck:
o Symbolism and interpretations:
https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/jan-van-eyck-the-arnolfini-portrait
o Speculative legal document theory:
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/aug/08/the-arnolfini-portrait-national-gallery-jan-van-eyck
Attributions and Credits:
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Music: Stellar Wind by Unicorn Heads from the YouTube Audio library
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