Michelangelo Antonioni

The Renaissance or the rebirth of European civilization was the period following the Middle Ages. When Greece and Rome classical world declined and a surge of interest in new ways of perceiving the world, revolutionized techniques in art, literature, politics, science among others innovations created the foundation for our modern advancements. According to history-world.org, the Renaissance also witnessed the discovery and exploration of new continents, the substitution of the Copernican for…

3. What is the significance of Cubist works produced after 1907 to the representation of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface? Prior to the 20th Century, art styles such as realism and romanticism were most popular in the world of art, these traditional and academic art forms were seen as the highest and most desirable form of art; the result of great skill and control. At this time artists focused on creating artwork that was visually accurate and which were true depictions of…

Brunelleschi was an important innovator during the Renaissance period as an architect and an inventor. Leon Battirta Alberti was also an important engineer during this time. Also discussed, are few works done by Donato Bramante (1444-1514) and Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564). This essay will briefly discuss the importance of art during 15th and 16th century Renaissance and its impact on the world. When discussing the history of a painting, there is more than meets the eye. As mentioned…

The Renaissance was the cultural rebirth of modern thinking, beginning in the 14th century but had most of its effect in the 16th century. There were many people who had a large effect during the high renaissance. Many people believe the renaissance and its people to be an amazing time in world history. However the renaissance was nothing amazing in the bigger picture. There are many aspects of the renaissance that could be addressed. This essay will discuss one of the main men in the…

Engineering Drawings Throughout the history of civilization, there have always been a select few individuals whose unique gifts have allowed them to engineer and invent some of history 's most important machines. One of the most popular examples of these individuals, Leonardo Da Vinci, existed during the Italian Renaissance. He was a self-taught engineer, artist, and architect who was always fascinated by art and machinery, famous for being able to intertwine them into his inventions. His…

important factors in art throughout history” (Rybicki). Two great artists, Michelangelo and Bernini, both sculpted a human form known as David, from the Bible story David and Goliath. Their two David’s are considered two of the greatest works of sculpture known today, and studying them not only uplifts the spirit but educates modern scholars about the value systems of the Renaissance, Michelangelo’s time, and…

culture. Greek and Rome were of those whom did it the most. Artists Donatello and Michelangelo used characters from the biblical times, which is a prime example of a what defines a Renaissance artist. As the definition of Renaissance artist states “when scholars and artists began to investigate what they believed to be a revival of classical learning”, this was a very religious era for both Donatello and Michelangelo. Donatello’s art of David created around 1440, shows the result of when David…

Giotto, a younger member of the artist guild, was a student of Cimabue. Both Giotto and Cimabue painted Virgin and Child Enthroned altarpieces created from wood panels of tempera and gold. Viewing their renditions of the Virgin and Child Enthroned, Cimabue’s and Giotto’s distinct styles are apparent. By comparing and contrasting Cimabue’s and Giotto’s style of work, the viewer can see the shift from Byzantine to classical style of art. Cimabue’s and Giotto’s Virgin and Child Enthroned…

“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free,” (Michelangelo). Michelangelo had made many achievements and had a long life with a good career. Born March 6,1475, in Coprese. His nickname is “Melancholy Genius”. Melancholy means a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause. He was a painter, sculptor, architect, and poet. He had influenced the developed of Western Art. Michelangelo had a hard childhood with his family being in a small-scale bank in…

Duccio and Giotto paint, arguably, their most influential pieces during the first decade of the twelfth century . Giotto is commissioned by Enrico Scrovegni in Padua to fresco the Arena Chapel to reconcile himself with God over the sins of his father’s usury. In contrast, Duccio is commissioned by the Church fathers of Sienna to paint a panel altarpiece for the Duomo . Giotto utilizes his private patronage to develop new principles of dramatic narrative while Duccio sticks to the Bible stories…