Fresco

The Tang Dynasty was regarded by many as one of the cultural pinnacles in the Chinese history. International trade propelled a more global market; the Tang costumes became the symbol of Chinese-ness; calligraphers like Chu Suiliang, Liu Gongquan or Yan Zhenqing traced their artistic pursuit from Wang Xizhi and set the tone for future calligraphic aesthetics and education. The Tang 's poetry and prose writings relish a significant position in the world literary history, and influenced the art…

On the west slope of Mt. Helikon, below the acropolis of ancient Steirion, atop an ancient temple to Demeter2 lies the monastery of Hosios Loukas (See Fig. 1). It is enclosed by a wall and comprises two- and three-story blocks of cells, a bell-tower at the South West corner, the Refectory on the South side and the two adjoining churches at the center of the enclosure. The monastery was founded by the hermit Loucas Stereiotis, who lived in the area from 945 CE until the day of his death, in 953CE…

A blaring car horn sliced through the warm summer’s night. A door swung open on my left, bringing with it swirls of broken conversations from within and the unmistakable aroma of cardamom ensnared my nostrils. On a grocery run for sugar cane and dried mango slices, I found myself standing in the collision site of two different worlds, cultures and philosophies. In the humble street named Oak Tree Road in New Jersey, I saw a part of my identity spilled over across ten blocks of roadside…

word Trompe l’ oeil that means “fool the eye” taking two-dimensional artwork look three dimensional. Many Renaissance artworks have an Illusion trick to them like the ceiling painting by Andrea Mantegna called “Detail of central oculus” witch is a fresco. That ceiling painting was made to look like there was more to the top of the building then there was. The illusion of the blue sky shown in the picture is called to be an oculus. As well as the rails around the picture, and the little chubby…

The Late Medieval and Early Renaissance Northern Europe brought a “revival” to the arts. A prosperous middle class arose and were able to purchase artist’s art work. Many of these pieces had religious themes, their style and creativity, made for more pieces to be created. All over Northern Europe artwork thrived. Within the 15th century both Masaccio and Van Eyck share great religious values of Christian faith within their paintings. The notion of God and saints is very noticeable because each…

arrived in Florence, it was clear his “Peruginesque” style was dated in comparison to recent innovations of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. This was also when he began a series of his Madonnas. A technique Raphael learned while with Perugino was fresco painting, which he went on to do for many commissions. He also worked as an architect,…

Leonardo da Vinci was an incredible artist and sculptor, an inventor ahead of his time, and an exceptional thinker. Da Vinci’s work far surpassed the standard of the period and thus landed him the nickname, “Renaissance Man.” He paved the way for modern innovations in art, science, and technology, making him one of the greatest thinkers of the Renaissance. Leonardo da Vinci was born the illegitimate son of a peasant woman and a notable man of Florentine, Italy in 1452. Da Vinci was raised by his…

Thebes, Athens, and Tiryns. They were seafaring people which meant they lived near the sea. One thing that they benefited to Greece was their art and culture. But what stood out the most, was their art of naturally forming flowing designs on pottery, fresco, and jewelry which was admired by their own people and to other city-states. also, their art and religious beliefs had some similarities and connected with each other . Mycenaean religion had many beliefs and rituals such as, animal…

When arriving to balboa park, before entering the San Diego Museum of Art, it is easy to see the amazing building and the work of art it is just by itself. The tall building has a very detailed and beautiful façade. The building shows an influence from cathedral and other ancient buildings from Europe. The decorated building makes the visitor feel as though they are stepping into a building in Europe. Once the museum is entered, the first sight noticeable are the big and elegant stairs that lead…

Titian was one of the four most famous artists of the High Renaissance, and although he was Venetian, he painted portraits for patrons all over Europe. Unlike DaVinci and Michaelangelo, other well-known artists of the time, Titian did not paint in fresco, opting instead for oil on canvas for…