Tristan da Cunha

A prevalent image in art throughout the ages, the portrait of the Madonna and Child is a depiction of Mary holding the infant Christ. Incredibly popular to portray, artists throughout the centuries show a great deal of variety in their depiction of the iconic duo. Found in the National Gallery of Ireland in the early Italian Renaissance gallery, The Virgin and Child, Saint John the Baptist and Prophets by an unknown artist and The Virgin and Child by Paolo Uccello reflect the drastic transition…

The production of art in the ancient world saw numerous styles and traversed many cultures. Throughout this period of art production, techniques improved, materials of the ancient world were explored, and artists perfected their craft. The art of ancient Greece is superior to the art of all other periods because of the attention to detail, perfectionism in architecture, and the ability to fully accomplish realistic representations of ideal human proportions while also adapting old techniques and…

Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi, or better known as Donatello, was born in Florence, Italy around 1386 who studied with well-known sculptors who helped him to learn the Gothic Style. Even before he was 20, he became known for his work and went on as the greatest Florentine sculptor before Michelangelo and the most influential individual artist of the 15th century in Italy. Donatello used creative techniques combined with his amazing skills to create figures that incorporated not only a sense of…

just engineering. This is seen throughout history. A perfect example of the magnitude of this powerful tool, is that of Leonardo Da Vinci. Davinci is a well known household name even today in the twentieth century, even though he was born 563 years ago. The reason for his incredible success lasting for centuries, was his artistic affluence , and precision. Leonardo Da Vinci was a master artist, even considered one of the best of all time, with his paintings being some of the most impressive and…

There is currently a large amount of debate about the representation of Johann van Eyck's "Wedding Portrait". The portrait depicts a wealthy couple holding hands in their Flemish home. However, it does not necessarily imply a wedding or marriage. There are many symbolic aspects to this double portrait that I believe should be mentioned. Symbols such as the shoes, chandelier, dog, carpet, and fruit give the viewer subtle but, unclear details as to the purpose of the narrative. The shoes are a…

Leonardo da Vinci was certainly the most well-known and celebrated genius in our modem history who showed his talent not only in painting and drawing, but his work has been exceptional in architecture, anatomy, engineering, military, sculpture, science, and so…

amateurs that became captivated by the study of art. Countless young boys were sent off by their families to apprentice with a famous artist, in hopes that one day they too would become a great artist. For example, famous Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci apprenticed with Andrea del Verrocchio in Florence learning multiple skills and trades, including sculpting, drawing, painting, and carpentry. Just years before in the Middle Ages, art was made for a specific purpose, like religious reasons,…

A period that followed the Middle Ages. It is known as the Renaissance. It was a time of revival of learning and values of the Ancient Greece and Rome. There was very many innovations and creations during this time period. “There was a development of new technology, like the printing press, a new system of astronomy and the discovery and exploration of new continents” (history.com). Many subjects of learning were literature, philosophy and art. The styles of art were introduced in Italy in the…

Art is truly experienced in the senses of the beholder. The same painting, movie or piece of music can evoke a wide array of emotions in many different people, or even in one person alone. The desire to express ourselves thorough our creativity is a characteristic shared by most people. Letting our imaginations run free to create, manipulate, and incorporate our vision into something that lasts caries deep meaning. The word ‘Art’ itself encompasses so many mediums; paintings, drawings,…

The painting I chose was Frank Stella’s “Flin Flon VIII”. It is an acrylic piece on canvas characterized by a mixture of curving and straight lines that interlock, vibrant colors, and an emphasis on the circle in the middle of the canvas. A huge quantity of negative space is present in the painting and the painting emits a smooth texture. The painting is one hundred and eight inches squared, making it one of the largest paintings in the San Diego Art Museum. Its size projects itself on the…