Donatello

The Medici family, sometimes referred to as the House of Medici, rose to power by starting the Medici bank in Florence, 13th. Through that bank, they became one of the wealthiest families of the Renaissance era. The Medici family is well known for their support in architecture and arts. They would pay artists commissions in return for major works of art. The Medici family had a major influence on the arts of the Renaissance era as they used their wealth to help artists focus on their work…

of Cosimo de Medici, a knowledgeable business man who promoted great artist such as Filippo Brunelleschi, the man who designed the very difficult structure of the Santa Maria Del Fiore dome (Finnan). Cosimo franchised him for building this dome. Donatello also became a significant artist of this time. He sculpted the Saint George, Mary Magdelene, and the very famous David…

interested in schooling and would “constantly run off to watch and draw other artists.” (Hibbard, 16) With Florence being the home of the cultural rebirth, Michelangelo was surrounded by the works of art of early Renaissance artist like Ghiberti and Donatello, from which he could draw…

The Renaissance was a very significant era to art. This was a period of innovations, new inventions, religion, and most importantly it was a period of prosperity and art. Art was important all over Europe but mainly in Italy. Europe saw a rebirth of interest in the “old-fashioned” learning and values of ancient Greece and Rome. The Renaissance art began in the early 14th Century in Italy. Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael were the most well-known artists at the time; and to this day,…

observations of certainly one of Michelangelo’s sculptures titled Madonna of the steps: “there may be also an echo of Donatello in the manner the playful, fat youngsters intensify by way of contrast to the solemnity of the Virgin.” (Wadley, 38) Wadley indicates on this statement that Michelangelo’s association of this precise piece turned into very just like the way the sculptor Donatello organized his portions with regard to setting a sturdy emphasis on the contrast of the subjects. This…

the arts. The Medici patronage has a major impact on the Renaissance, granting artists a chance to concentrate on their work without having to worry about money. The Medici supported many artists like Masaccio, Brunelleschi, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, and Leonardo da Vinci. The Medici payed these artists to design and build things around Florence.…

As always Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is about four ninja turtle named Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo mutated by alien substance as they defend New York City against evil forces. This reboot of the series allows children to relive the glory that adults felt when they were young. The bright and refreshing animation leaves you breathless…

Disney was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Congressional Gold Award. He received an Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, DeMolay Legion of Honor, Honorary Cesar, DGA Honorary Life Member Award, David di Donatello, and New York Film Critics Circle Special Award. In total he received 19 different awards. Most of his awards are for his movies (some awards did not say what they were for). Disney made 50 short films in his lifetime. Beginning in 1923 and ending…

Is what we know about the biography and sexuality of Renaissance artists relevant to the interpretation of their art? Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) is renowned as the greatest artist of the 16th centaury, and was a central figure throughout the Italian High Renaissance. Being examined, is the biography of this distinguished artist. Observations will be made from Michelangelo’s sketches, sculptures, poetry and letters. Michelangelo’s philosophies will also be addressed, along with the…

During the fourteenth century the Medici had already tremendously influenced their surroundings; analysis and research show how impactful the Medici family had throughout that time period with the use of problem, solution, and effect theme. Although the Medici came to posses unrivalled wealth and power they had to struggle with many other families to obtain their status. During those time of conflict they were able to trigger a revolution of the arts but also the culture. Over the next three…