Sistine Chapel ceiling

Essay 1 I believe that the Renaissance was a bridge to modern society for many reasons. Some of those reasons being that many inventions created during the era are still used today; advances in science, art, and literature; and the reformation of religion that helped shape today's churches. These factors helped the Renaissance influence, or build a bridge to, modern society. Inventions created during the Renaissance are still used today. For example, the pencil was made during the…

The Elevation of the Cross was painted by Peter Paul Rubens during the Baroque time period in 1610-1611. The painting itself is fifteen feet in height and twenty-one feet in width (Pritchard). Rubens created the painting using oil paint, specifically oil paint on wood (Pritchard). Prior to the destruction of the church, the Elevation of the Cross was originally located at the Church of St. Walburga in Antwerp (Pritchard). Today, the painting is located at the Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp…

There have been many popes and they all have had parts in history, either they have been good or bad. Julius II was a very influential figure in all of the years of the Catholic church and in my opinion he is near the top. He was a lover of arts and in fact he was donned the patronage of art and literature. He also led his armies in battles wearing full armor while battling in the War of the Holy League and the Italian Wars. He did many things for the Holy city to make it better, which included…

Jamie Lancaster Professor Marissa Vigneault ARTH 3740 The Art of the Steal Albert C. Barnes, a man with an inventive outlook and an explicit objective, built the world’s greatest collection of Post-Impressionist art. After his death, Barnes left his collection and educational institution in a trust. To break apart his trust is to break apart Barnes vision. He mapped out the future of his institution, and for a time after his death, his wishes were followed. The Barnes Foundation gained more…

The renaissance occurred between 1450 and 1600 A.D. It was considered the bridge between the middle Ages and modern history. It was a period where ideas were reborn. The term ‘renaissance’ comes from the French word meaning ‘rebirth’. It is used to describe a phase within European history where many changes were experienced, such as a revival of classical art, importance of architecture, literature, science and philosophy. The renaissance was a time period that encouraged creativity and…

It has a large clock tower that rises high above the church. The ceiling is gold cuffed, and its covered in gorgeous mosaics. The architectural style of this building is a mix of Medieval, Romanesque, and Baroque type design. The Patriarchal Basilica shows the Churches acceptance as Mary, the mother of God. One night…

medium. He was ultimately a genius for this discovery. Eventually, in 1984, Kurt Wenner invented his own form of art with the use of perspective (Wenner). Kurt became very fascinated by the Sistine chapel and Michelangelo’s magnificent mural on the ceiling. The anamorphism of the fresco on the ceilings of the chapel gives the painting the misconception of height (Wenner). Constantly visiting and studying this mural sparked his thought process of how the way things are viewed. Kurt used…

The Renaissance is among the most prominent and influential historical time periods in all of art history. Derived the from the French term for “rebirth,” the Renaissance was a renewed interest in the ideas, culture, forms and perspectives of the ancient civilizations of Greek and Rome. As the Renaissance flourished in different regions of Europe, the social, political, and cultural factors of the regions culminated in discrete styles. Although there were similar overarching principles, there…

The Renaissance was a time period in which there was a plethora of ideas and expression. Authors like Shakespeare were exploring with the written word, and improvements in science were on the rise. With all these advancements in literature and science, another subject was taking a turn in a new direction. This subject offered a glimpse into the people’s beliefs and interests through images. The Renaissance created a boom in new art that influenced the people of the time. As mentioned before,…

The environment one lives in, whether it is the setting or the people around us, is influential and can change one's life for the good or the bad. Specifically, Gus Van Sant, the director of the movie, Good Will Hunting urges surrounding yourself with well educated, advanced people in contrast to low life people who hold you back because doing so will enable you to express yourself, step out of your comfort zone and voice emotions that allow you to have a fulfilling life. Firstly, by…