Carolingian Renaissance

divided into three sections that are together and have artwork in both the inside and outside, although there has been no actual evidence that proves it. The painting is very complex and represents a highly religious time, the Northern Renaissance. The Northern Renaissance was a time when humanism played a big part in painting, which The Annunciation by Jan van Eyck represents. The annunciation is a strong example of the humanistic…

Tiziano Vecellio, or better known as Titian, was a leading artist during the Italian Renaissance. Although he was grand artist, many are oblivious to who Titian is. Titian was born sometime in 1488 in Pieve di Cadore, Italy. Because he was born during the Italian Renaissance, a period where the arts and literature escalated to a new level of importance, Titian was bound to be raised around the arts. In fact, he began his life as a painter at the early age of ten when he was sent with his…

The Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims started primarily to get control of holy places considered sacred by both groups. There were 9 crusades total. It lasted from 1095-1291. It lasted 4 decades. The entire structure of the European society changed during the 12th and 13th centuries. The word crusade comes from the Latin word crux, meaning cross. The Christian warriors called Crusaders wore the cross as a symbol. Seljuk Turks took control of the Holy places…

This was an interesting read. The article written by Tom Mueller, depicts the events leading up to the design of the dome for Florence, Itay’s cathedral, Il Duomo also known as “Brunelleshi’s Dome”. Filippo Brunelleschi was the architect of the Dome. The story dates back to 1418, the Cathedral was known as Santa Maria del Fiore. For years the cathedral was in need of major repairs especially the rooftop, the dome had yet to be defined. The city’s Town Fathers needed this remedied immediately.…

The Renaissance, a period of time in which European history experienced many changes between the 14th and 16th century, was inspired by the classical art and intellect of Greece and Rome. ‘Renaissance,’ a term that originally derived from the word in French meaning ‘rebirth,’ is entirely suitable for this phase of change (Leonardo Da Vinci, Wikipedia). Most people who ponder the thought of The Renaissance era will come across a few very intellectual beings that caused a drastic impact on the…

Italy is one of the most culture enriched places left on the world today. It has seen the start of the human race, and has been the hot spot for many historical events. Even if it is not the capital Florence is a main city in Italy where creativity and art is born. Ginevra de’ Benci is a young women and expiring poet in Florence, yet sucked into the duties of her arrange marriage is stuck playing house wife when she could be creating her art. Ginevra is trapped in a life she didn’t want, and it…

The Isenheim Altarpiece is perhaps one of the greatest Renaissance paintings of the 1500s. Sculpted and painted by Niclaus of Haguneau and Matthias Grünewald, respectively, between 1512 and 1516, the altarpiece is currently located at the Unterlinden Museum in France. It is comprised of two sets of wings, which depict three different arrangements or views. You can view it at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN2VvXtjkjI, which shows each distinctive panel of the triptych.…

titian was a great artist who brought more life and color to the renisance through his paintings. Born in 1490ca in Pieve di Cadore, Italy with no particular date. he passed away on 27 of august 1576 venice italy. When titian was about 10 years old he arrived in venice as one of the wealthiest cities in the worls. John van eyck lived around 20 years before titian was born. He is well knowen for the ghent alterpice which is 12 medium sized paintings put together in to one big alterpice. leonardo…

The Renaissance took place from the 14th century through the 16th century. It was known as a “rebirth”. European society was changed by the influences and many advancements that took place in arts, religion, trade, science and technology during this time period. The economy improved immensely during this time and the new middle class created a need for growth in many areas. The middle class people also had extra time to spend on educating themselves, exploring the arts and culture. As a result…

Italian Renaissance was started in Florence for several different reasons. Florence was seen as a city which placed much importance on freedom and was focused on the individuals and their rights. Here individuals were given the right to participate in the government and the city was known for the liberty and respect of the people and the pride of being a Republic. The Renaissance really took place in the early years of the 15th century in Florence and this was referred to as the Early…