Annunciation

Napoleon's church. Later he constructed what some saw as his most influential work which was a painted decoration in the Scrovegni Chapel. “The theme is Salvation, and there is an emphasis on the Virgin Mary, as the chapel is dedicated to the Annunciation” (“Giotto di Bondone the complete works” 1) which is mostly why it is so influential.Giotto painted St.Francis receiving the stigmatization in between both of these two events. This paintings main theme is realism and expression. In this…

unchanged were the themes used in the art—biblical stories. Biblical stories have been used in a wide array of art since the Roman ages, and artists continued to use them throughout the Renaissance. They can be seen in pieces like “David”, “The Annunciation”, “Gates of Paradise”, and “The Tribute Money”. These pieces, while revolutionary in so many other ways, were still a product of what humans used to put their faith in. A fine example of this would be Fra Angelico. Known as a brother of the…

The Significance of The Rosary The Rosary is one of the most important parts of a Roman Catholic’s daily life. The Rosary is said to have been given to Saint Dominic by the Virgin Mary in 1214. Saint Dominic grew up in a well-off family in Castile, Spain as his father was the the lord of the manor in his village. His uncle was an archbishop and also an important figure in his life. He knew from an early age that he wanted be involved in the church. As a young man, Dominic studied theology and…

This paper will focus on Bence Hajdu’s abandoned paintings, and will compare and contrast them to the original paintings which they are based off. The abandoned paintings pieces are famous, well-known paintings recreated without the people. A main point will be the way Hajdu’s work changes the experience and overall emotions felt by the viewer observing the original and then the recreated work. Another point will be the changed perception when you look back at the original after viewing the…

Forthcoming laminate wood expansion projects require specific areas of floor space cleared to make room for new automated equipment. Consequently, the antiquated Simplex fire alarm system must be relocated to facilitate this wood expansion project. Additionally, the existing alarm system cannot be upgraded to current National Fire Protection Association 72 and other fire codes. ASA Alarm Systems offers a fully compliant Bosch brand fire alarm system. Bosch offers a complete solution that will…

The promise of a Redeemer is shown through the incarnation and the public ministry of Christ. In Mary’s fiat and when Christ reveals himself, God’s promise of a Redeemer is fulfilled. The Virgin Mary’s leap of faith saying “yes” to God at the Annunciation gave him the ability to institute his promise. Jesus’ first miracle at the Wedding of Cana when he entered his public ministry put his promise into effect. After committing Original Sin, God told Adam and Eve his promise for human salvation.…

Canadian jazz quartet Peripheral Vision is known for breaking off into modern sound-shapes and bringing influences from a variety of genres, with predominance of jazz and rock. Co-led by guitarist Don Scott and bassist Michael Herring, who often have art, literature, and standup comedy inspiring their compositions, the band is rounded out with saxophonist Trevor Hogg and drummer Nick Fraser. Their fourth outing, More Songs About Error and Shame, comprises seven well-worked compositions (Herring…

Handel’s “Messiah” is a beautiful piece of music set to biblical literature. Today most people recognize the “Messiah” due to its presence during the holiday season. It is currently used to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. However, in the 18th century, it was not performed during the holiday season like it is today in the twenty-first century. The “Messiah,” written in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, is full of scriptural text. Specifically, “Pifa(13), Recitative(14a), Accompagnato(14b),…

Since the Great Awakening of the 18th century when slaves adopted the religion of their oppressors, African American authors have tailored Christianity to the needs of the race through biblical allusions and references. In The Talking Book: African Americans and the Bible, Allen Dwight Callahan argues that African-American literature is fundamentally impacted by African American interpretation of the Bible (). He states that African American literature does not “begin with writing”, but instead…

The major difference between the Maestà and the Sistine Ceiling are the surfaces in which each painting was painted on. For example, the Maestà resides upon a flat, two-sided wall which allows for public viewing of one side while utilizing the opposite side for special occasions. This wall also serves as an altarpiece in the Cathedral of Siena, employing the flat surface to effectively divide the wall into an easily comprehensible story. Yet, with the Sistine Ceiling, painted upon the curved…