Carolingian Renaissance

The Renaissance is a time period beginning in the thirteenth century C.E. that was defined by changing artistic style, which came to define the era. It was also a period of scientific discovery and growing knowledge. Leonardo DaVinci was one of the greatest artists in the Renaissance period and if we study his works, we can see he embodies both the new art style and incorporates new knowledge in his artwork (Harris) . These two hallmarks emerged in one of his most important paintings, The Last…

In “Duccio and Devotion to the Virgin’s Foot in Early Sienese Painting,” Joanna Canon studies the symbolic representation of the Virgin’s foot (or feet) in artworks from the late 13th century to the early 14th century, as well as its context, implication, and impact. Many cultures interpret that kissing the dominant personage’s foot is an act of submission. The Virgin, according to Christian tradition, is an intercessor. Therefore, in many altarpieces and paintings, her inviting foot under the…

happened near the end of The Middle Ages sparked ideas for political, social, and intellectual adjustments that would later take place during The Renaissance. During this time, the Roman Catholic Church and the Holy Roman Empire were not doing so well controlling and putting in place a framework for spiritual life. (BBC.CO.UK: "The Myth of The Renaissance In Europe.") Also in this time, city-states began to boom and were now on the rise, as we know now, they had much value and importance.…

basement. While he was still in the chaos time of his reign, Giovani franchised the first pope of the Medici House… a pirate (Renaissance Notes). The popes name was John the twenty-third. Until the young Medici family grew their roots their lives were filled with chaos, mainly because dealing with money brought loads of stress,…

The Renaissance through the Baroque, Chapter 19 In the early Italian Renaissance what major family influenced artists and give three examples? The Medici family was very influential in the art world due to their creation of the Platonic Academy of philosophy. Many artists such as Botticelli and Michelangelo, were apart of the Platonic Academy of philosophy. This academy not only funded many artists, but it also gave birth to the beliefs of Neoplatonists. Neoplatonists believed that in the…

Brunelleschi’s Dome The discovery I decided to research was about Filippo Brunelleschi and his famous dome. His discovery began in the early 1400’s, when the leaders of the town—Florence—decided that it was time to replace the roof on the cathedral. For centuries, the hole had been there, and bad weather was beginning to ruin parts of the exposed cathedral. So, they decided to hold a bit of a competition among all the artisans of Florence, offering a prize of 200 gold florins, for the best…

of living in the city, Victoria so strongly retained his Spanish roots. Some of Victoria's finest works were composed after his return home, and many of them contain features that seem to display the deeply mystical approach of so much Spanish Renaissance music. In comparison with Palestrina Victoria's works reveal a greater emphasis on chromatic color and use of dynamic contrast; Victoria's block harmonies and multiple choirs look forward to the Baroque.These early efforts are highly personal…

In the 20th century, new artistic styles sprang up all over the European continent, whereas many gifted painters executed numerous sensational works of art that not only shock the world, but also started an aesthetic revolution which represented a landmark in art history. It was headed by Fauvism leader Paul Cézanne, and then avant-garde artist Henri Matisse, as well as the pioneering Cubist Pablo Picasso. In my opinion, Paul Cézanne was the true begetter of modern art and a major influence in…

Both artwork portrait is almost identical but different in their own way. As both have a similar gesture, position, and concept from the view of the painting. Different between both, is the background, the fame, the figure that in the portrait. The St. Matthew from the gospel book of Charlemagne (fig.10.13) presentation show that this is a portrait of roman painting because of the natural and solidity with inhabit the setting of the landscape. It also has a halo on the person who presume to be…

Michelangelo was an artisan born in Caprese, Italy on March 6, 1475. He became an apprentice in painting and eventually became a sculptor and created a lot of his art in Italy. There three major projects he has completed that he is famous that are the Statue of David, and Pieta; he also created the ceiling painting for the Sistine Chapel of Rome. There aren’t many things that inspired Michelangelo to create his art, but there are some factors like some versions of stories of his life that he…