Lisa Ling

With around 2.18 billion followers in over 200 countries (Dimock), Christianity is one of the world’s top religions, and Leonardo da Vinci’s piece The Last Supper perfectly captures the essence of it. The story of the last supper is well known by more than just Christians, which is perhaps why the piece has become so beloved. This piece has impacted the world in nearly every area, and with incredible techniques, da Vinci literally creates a story within a picture. There is something beautiful…

Da Vinci was a very complex man. Many know him for his art; such as the “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper”, but a handful of people cant identify him for his other accomplishments. In the next few pages, we will learn how and why da Vinci became an expert in art, architecture, engineering, science, and much more. Da Vinci’s interest in art became noticeable at a youthful age of 15. His father, Ser Piero, first introduced him to the most respected and flourishing artists in Florence by the name of…

Hans Holbein the Younger was a German artist during the 16th century and is remembered as one of the best portrait artists during his time. He was born in 1497 in Augsburg into a family of famous artists, including his father, uncle, and older brother. Hans Holbein the Younger learned to paint from his famous artistic father, Hans Holbein the Elder. Hans Holbein the Younger painted over 150 portraits, as well as created woodcuts and designed clothing for royalty during his lifetime. In 1515,…

Paris, France, The City of Lights, a hotspot for life, culture, and history. Paris is a destination that is no stranger to tourism. Even with the high density of its inhabitant, Paris still has room to accommodate and entertain its tourists. The history of Paris is one of its major selling points to many tourists and visitors. The surrounding area with both its monuments and architecture is able to tell a story. One major historical site is the area where the Bastille formerly stood. The…

Leonardo Da Vinci is, was, and always will be an innovator and renowned artist in all forms of the word. His works of art and masterfully created inventions helped develop a platform for machines, architecture, and painting styles we use today. Leonardo Da Vinci was born in Vinci Italy near Florence in 1452 to a wealthy father and peasant mother, he died in 1519. As a child, Da Vinci loved to be out in nature which sparked his curiosity and inspiration for his innovative creations and paintings…

New Yorker.com). It is said that both artist used some of their mother’s features in one of their greatest works. Michelangelo used his mother’s face on the Virgin Mary and Leonardo used his mother’s smile on his Mona Lisa painting. Both artist created religious artwork. Michelangelo’s religious artwork was the last judgement for the church and for David and the government. Leonardo’s religious artwork was the last supper for the church. They are also both…

World renowned British Architect, Richard Rogers was a modernist who integrated his concern for advanced technology in his work. He described his high-tech approach as “celebrating the components of the structure”. He is well-known for his part in the Centre Pompidou in Paris (partner Renzo Piano) and the Lloyd’s of London Building in London. Richard George Rodgers was born July 23, 1933, in Florence Italy. Before studying at the Architectural Association School in 1953-1959, Richard severed in…

Conclusion Natura naturata versus natura naturans: Different ways of pursuing naturalism in the north and the south Throughout the paper, the question of how and to what extent early Netherlandish painting influenced Leonardo’s paintings of the High Renaissance has been discussed. By showing how Early Netherlandish artists may have influenced their Italian successors, we could set the foundation through comparison. Then, by discussing the characteristic of chiaroscuro in each period, we could…

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Overall Michelangelo focused more on religious figures, where on areas Raphael focused more on modern art. In my opinion Michelangelo placed a lot more detail and texture in his art. Both Raphael and Michelangelo did both statues and art pieces which were highly evaluated. During their life Raphael found the question of life intriguing, and wished to come up with something that could depict his idea of life. Through time he came up with "The four branches of knowledge" which were…