Baroque

1. The development of wigs in 17th to 18th century The styles of judicial attire, nowadays, are different with the style of judicial attire in the 18th century. In the 18th century, judges always wear wig which year by year, it develops. Not only judges, but also a king, queen, duke, duchess, and all aristocrats were wearing wigs. The rationale behind the popularity of wigs in aristocrats was the baldness which they got because of the effect of make-up (Robe and Gown, 2003). At 17th century’s, a…

The works here are in two sections. The first section looks at the idea of the human being progressing through the landscape, with an emphasis on the revival of interest in the ancient sites in the 1970s. The underlying theme is that of Movement. The second section, on Callanish, acts as the journey’s destination and the underlying theme is Time. 4.5.1 Spirals and Journeys. A key development in the Scottish art scene came in the 1970s with the work of Richard Demarco in bringing together…

Although lacking a precise definition, the fine art term "chiaroscuro" (from the Italian for "light-dark"; or the French "clair-obscur") describes the prominent contrast of light and shade in a painting, drawing or print, and the skill demonstrated by the artist in the management of shadows to create the illusion of three-dimensional forms. The point is, solidity of form is only detectable in the presence of light. (For instance, it is only as dawn approaches that objects or figures - hitherto…

Critics have agreed that Christina’s World(Fig.1) expresses Wyeth’s transcendental theory. I think not only his paintings expresses this theory, but also his thinking. Andrew Wyeth is a best known as a realistic artist of the middle twenteth century. His painting is primarily of the American regionalist style. Andrew Wyeth became a symbol of an era more than just a painter, which caught the true expression of that generation of Americans. He was so popular at that time, even becoming a sold-out…

David Davis ARTH-341-001 Prof. Stanley Weed December 5th, 2017 The Presence of Humanoid Demons in Quattrocento Art In Renaissance Italy, visual art served a variety of purposes that sometimes overlapped, depending on the specific piece, and the social context in which it was created. One such purpose was decoration, for both personal and public spaces, such as palaces, hospitals, and cathedrals. Another, was its role as a medium for patrons to display their intellectual and financial prowess,…

As I strolled through the double glazed doors of the exhibit, I felt myself being drawn to the exquisite artwork being displayed around the room. Each portrait held a special story behind them, that I was just curious to know about. The unique paintings hung around the exhibit all displayed what life was back then. Glancing around the room, I caught sight of a hallway that lead to a rectangular space; filled with columns that in the center had precious masterpieces created from Jan van Eyck,…

Paolo Nutini is one of the most important Scottish artists in today’s music industry. He released three albums - These Streets (2006), Sunny Side Up (2009) and Caustic Love (2014). Each one of them has been appreciated by the critics, however the last one was classified as his best album so far. The Independent noted it as "the best UK R&B album since the 1970’s blue-eyed-soul heyday". Over 10 years his sound evolved from acoustic and pop rock to soul and funk. His media image has also changed –…

Michelozzo di Bartolomeo’s Palazzo Medici-Riccardi is considered one of the greatest palaces built during the Renaissance in Florence. This Palazzo began being built in 1444 and is where the Medici family resided and worked for a while. Architecture during the Renaissance consisted of bringing some architectural elements inspired by the classical period, and this building is no exception. Its outside is simple, although it consists of an entablature with a large cornice and it’s in a square form…

The name is II Mio bel Foco by Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739). The style of this period was baroque. This song make me feel anguish. The amplitude of the song started in a pianissimo dynamic and increased to forte. Another song play was the Tutta Raccolta Ancor by George Frederic Handel (1685- 1759) from the baroque period. Was played by the piano and trumpet. This song made me feel sad. The amplitude of the song was between pianissimo and mezzo piano…

Allegory of Youth by Domenica Piola is a painting that can be easily categorized as a Baroque piece with a quick glance. Its appearance can be compared to the works by Gentileschi or Caravaggio that were discussed in class because they too conveyed a meaning behind what was initially shown. Piola crafted his piece circa 1680, and he did not stray from the traditional works created in this stylistic period. The title, Allegory of Youth, automatically makes the viewer aware of a deeper message…