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There are many definitions of beauty around the world and through the years. During the fifteen hundreds the term “beauty” was seen as simplicity in the classical sense. Similar to Plato’s sense of ideal beauty, which consists of symmetry and exactness, classical beauty appears simple. Michelangelo’s sculptures and his process of making them were influenced by Plato’s ideals. Michelangelo incorporated the use of symmetry and exactness throughout many of his sculptures to achieve objectivity. By…

western art. Michelangelo was by far one of the most talented scultors of his time, he was also known for versatile abilties as a, painter, architect, poet, and engineer. In 1498, he had created Pieta. This marvelous sculpture was made from a block of Carrara marble. The dimensions of the piece are 174 cm × 195 cm (68.5 in × 76.8 in). This sculpture was one of his most renowned pieces of work and it became the strongest launch of his career unlike any of his previous work. The orginal intended…

Renaissance Patronage: A Study of Motivations in Artwork Commissioning Gombrich says in his famous book The Story of Art that art is not a work of artists but that of patrons. This statement emphasizes the significant role that patrons played in the fifteen- century arts. Patronage was not simply the case of the patrons’ paying on their orders. The commercial relationship between artists and their clients in Renaissance was different from that in contemporary art market, where artists paint…

Values: The Role of Patronage in Renaissance Art Patronage, generally speaking is the money and support provided to an organization, business, and so on. When referring to the impact of patronage on art during the Renaissance, we typically refer to this as the support provided by surrounding popes, kings, and the wealthy which would overall be provided to artist such as musicians, painters, and sculptors. Basically speaking, patrons operated as sponsors in order to endorse their political…

Pietà (sculpted by Michelangelo) is a depiction of the Virgin Mary embracing her son Jesus after he was taken down from the cross and it is presently located in an ornate Baroque chapel in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. It was carved from Carrara marble between 1948 and 1500 and it was the first of the three versions Michelangelo sculpted during his lifetime. According to Unger “the Pietà is a work of silence and of mystery, of contemplation rather than raw feeling.” (68) The…

The Boettcher collection at the Colorado Governor’s Residence contains several Carrara marble sculptures. The Palm room, the Palm Dining Room, and Well room hold a large amount of marble. It is apparent that the Boettchers were fond of Neo Classical Italian works and materials. Four marble sculptures in particular stand out based on their location, size, and the intricate carving details and motifs. This paper will focus on the symbolism and materials of the two marble console tables with…

three painting I have chosen are “The Stoning of Saint Stephen”, “The Entombment”, and “Saint Dominic Reviving Napoleone Orsini”. I choose these paintings from the art exhibit Bellini, Titian, and Lotto: North Italian Paintings from the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo which was once located in The Metropolitan Museum of Art. First, I will review the painting “The Stoning of Saint Stephen” by Lorenzo Lotto. This painting was…

The Birth of a Strong, Older Man The Moses is a statue made by Michelangelo Buonarroti in the early 16th century. From 1513 to 1515, Michelangelo sculpted the Moses for Pope Julius II’s tomb in St. Peter’s Basilica but it now sits in San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome. The sculpture is one of many famous works from Michelangelo where he used marble, gave it realistic and in-motion aspects, and used historical references to give the statue life. I think this sculpture is a unique and underrated…

Introduction The Romans were the most successful ancient civilization. First, they had conquered many countries with their armies. Next, they had a great Roman Republic. But finally, they had breathtaking architecture. We can still see the buildings that have been around, today. Roman Army Conquered Countries The Romans had the best military, and to prove this they had many great wars conquering Egypt and Greece. Like in c. 146 BC the Roman Republic fought a battle against the Greece city of…

There are many concepts nowadays that individuals argue over and disagree with each other on. Each individual forms their own opinions and beliefs that to them are the right viewpoint unlike everyone else’s whose differs from their own. This is mostly due to environmental influences when growing up that can be identified by parents, neighbors, lifestyle, and so on. Furthermore, when religion is brought into the mix, the situation often times becomes even more complicated. Religious views and…