If you're wondering whether or not to become an art historian, watch this film to help you make the decision. You will either be inspired or realize that art history is not for you. Greenaway examines Rembrandt's painting to such an intense degree that it can seem ludicrous or amazingly astute. He identifies 34 so-called Mysteries about the painting and explains his theories about these mysteries.
I personally found many of his theories far-fetched but was fascinated that someone would go the extent that he went in analyzing a single painting.
I personally found many of his theories far-fetched but was fascinated that someone would go the extent that he went in analyzing a single painting.