This period is also significant to the women’s movement during the same period. It is one of the first portraits of a free black woman following the temporary abolishment of slavery in the French colonies in 1794. Portrait d’une femme noire is significant to the period in which it was created. The painting appears near the end of “Apeshit” The painting of a black woman with a head wrap has an exposed breast. The Portrait d’une femme noire, painted in 1800 by Marie Guillemine Benoist - a supporter of women’s causes. The strong black empowerment message in “Apeshit” hinges on one rare piece of art. Most notably, “Single Ladies”, “Run The World (Girls)” and “Formation” follow that trend. The theme of female empowerment is weaved throughout Beyonce’s solo albums over the years. Those familiar with biblical teachings know that Mary was a strong young woman of virtue chosen to be Jesus mother. The classic painting depicts the virgin Mary nursing the baby Jesus. This could be a reference to Beyonce and Jay-Z as the Queen and King, heads of their own empire.Īlso in the introduction is Madonna with the Green Cushion. The gallery features paintings of the sun god Apollo, a symbol associated with fertility. Prior to the first appearance by Beyonce and Jay-Z, the video starts with images of the Galerie d’Apollon, a royal gallery built for King Louis XIV (Louis The Great), who reigned in France during the ’s. Images of rare art at Louvre create the opening scene of “ApeShit”. Carter allow the audience to enjoy the visuals without restraint of opinion. It’s the same experience you get when visiting a museum or art show. They weren’t afraid to leave the stereotypical music video box and use symbolism open to interpretation by the viewer. The use of art reminds the viewer why the superstar couple is famous. For those who don’t love the art experience, the music beats, designer wardrobe and well choreographed dance scenes are enough to keep you interested. If you love art and visiting museums, watching “Apeshit” is an enjoyable experience. The couple speak about achieving fame, success and keeping it in the songs lyrics. The strong female and black empowerment themes are throughout “ApeShit” single and Everything is Love album. The couple, who wed a decade ago and have three children, use the rare art to follow the songs lyrics flaunting gratitude for success, wealth and fame. The song follows the gratitude, dynasty building, crazy crowds and luxury lifestyle of Beyonce and Jay-Z. The art in “Apeshit” is very intentional. Here’s a breakdown of the creative detail and my thoughts on The Carters (Jay-Z and Beyonce’s real last name and band name for the joint project) Everything is Love album. The video’s popularity earned it 41 million YouTube views in one week. The theme of female and black empowerment are weaved within the artistry of the video. There hasn’t been a video with this kind of interesting detail captivating audiences since TLC’s “Waterfalls” released in 1995.Īt first glance “Apeshit” it looks like another music superstar filming a video on location, until you examine the combination of the lyrics, wardrobe and art. Beyonce and Jay-Z just released the best music video of both careers spanning two decades of Hip-hop and R&B. Hip-Hop Icons Beyonce and Jay-Z used famed Paris-based Louvre Museum as the backdrop for the hit single “Apeshit” video. Here, we share the fascinating art history behind the works.Most musicians film videos on private jets, boats and dance clubs. The works featured are not only some of the most famous in the museum, but the most important in the art historical canon. This video, however, ups the ante-not only in terms of complexity but also sophistication. In just the last couple of years, Beyoncé worked New York-based artist Awol Erizku for her internet-breaking pregnancy photo shoot, Jay-Z created a performance video, titled “Picasso Baby,” using famous art figures and celebrities at Pace Gallery, and even their 6-year-old daughter made headlines for bidding on a $19,000 Sidney Poitier painting at a Los Angeles benefit. The Carters are no strangers to the art world. Titled “Apes**t,” their latest collaboration features the power couple, along with dancers, using the famous Paris museum as the backdrop and putting their own artistry in juxtaposition with the trove of Western artworks in the collection. Leave it to Beyoncé and Jay-Z to take over the Musée du Louvre for their latest music video in a grand fashion.
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