Leonardo da Vinci, Jan Van Eyck, Michelangelo, and Raphael captured in art the translation of the word Renaissance, meaning “rebirth” or “reawakening.” Throughout the period, from the late 14th century to the end of the 16th century, artists discovered new techniques and attributes of artistic design, as well as created many of the most famous and beloved sculptures and paintings of all time. As da Vinci commented, “A beautiful body perishes, but a work of art dies not.”
Italy introduced Renaissance art and, soon after, it spread to the other countries in Europe. The European countries held Italy in high esteem, mainly because it contained the ancient ruins of Rome. The wealthy merchants of the city were in constant rivalry for artistic creativity, while Rome was bursting with many minds searching for ways to create and learn. The word “humanism” encompasses the message that this era was metaphorically waving on a banner. Artists sought after individual expression and worldliness, while highly regarding independence and knowledge. Those working in the Renaissance period also embraced the idea of modern subjectivism, in which man’s thoughts and perspective was valued over God’s, as works of art reflected that there wasn’t an objective truth.
The discovery of linear perspective and a vanishing …show more content…
The painting exhibits a skillful use of perspective, as all lines have a vanishing point behind the woman’s head. Da Vinci also used chiaroscuro which is the treatment of light and shade in drawing. In 1434, Jan Van Eyck, a Belgian artist, set to work on the Arnolfini Wedding, his convincingly realistic work, with use of textures and light. This is a portrait of Giovanni di Nicolao Arnolfini and his wife. The mirror in the painting reveals two figures in the doorway, and Arnolfini’s hand is raised, as if in a sign of
Italy introduced Renaissance art and, soon after, it spread to the other countries in Europe. The European countries held Italy in high esteem, mainly because it contained the ancient ruins of Rome. The wealthy merchants of the city were in constant rivalry for artistic creativity, while Rome was bursting with many minds searching for ways to create and learn. The word “humanism” encompasses the message that this era was metaphorically waving on a banner. Artists sought after individual expression and worldliness, while highly regarding independence and knowledge. Those working in the Renaissance period also embraced the idea of modern subjectivism, in which man’s thoughts and perspective was valued over God’s, as works of art reflected that there wasn’t an objective truth.
The discovery of linear perspective and a vanishing …show more content…
The painting exhibits a skillful use of perspective, as all lines have a vanishing point behind the woman’s head. Da Vinci also used chiaroscuro which is the treatment of light and shade in drawing. In 1434, Jan Van Eyck, a Belgian artist, set to work on the Arnolfini Wedding, his convincingly realistic work, with use of textures and light. This is a portrait of Giovanni di Nicolao Arnolfini and his wife. The mirror in the painting reveals two figures in the doorway, and Arnolfini’s hand is raised, as if in a sign of