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    Is what we know about the biography and sexuality of Renaissance artists relevant to the interpretation of their art? Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) is renowned as the greatest artist of the 16th centaury, and was a central figure throughout the Italian High Renaissance. Being examined, is the biography of this distinguished artist. Observations will be made from Michelangelo’s sketches, sculptures, poetry and letters. Michelangelo’s philosophies will also be addressed, along with the…

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    La Renaissance Art

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    Mona Lisa is a renown Renaissance portrait constructed by Leonardo Da Vinci, though in his words, “Art is never finished, only abandoned”, thus his most recognized creation was never completed. Despite the painting being underdeveloped, modern-day society maintains a profound respect for both the piece as well as fellow artists of the Renaissance era. Renaissance artists are admired by the general public, including scholars, as gifted geniuses in their respective crafts, specifically for their…

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    An encyclopedia can be classified as a secondary source. In this New World Encyclopedia article we have three categories used to describe important achievements throughout the Renaissance. The categories are background, characteristics, and evaluation. In the background section the authors highlight important dates such as, the time period the Renaissance extended through. The characteristic category has the most information, the sub categories are tradition, arts, science and technology,…

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    Leonardo Da Vinci was an original artist who chose to walk the unbeaten path. In this paper I will talk about Da Vinci's early life, milan and his personal studio, and finally, his death. Leonardo was born on April 15, 1452. Da vinci’s father, ser Pierro da vinci, influenced him in his early life. He sent him to be an apprentice to verrocchio, a talented sculptor, painter, goldsmith, and craftsman. Once he finished his apprenticeship with verrocchio Da Vinci stayed to work at his shop with the…

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    Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo was born in Italy near the city of Florence, outside the city of Vinci. In the book “The life of Da Vinci,” the author states that, “His last name da Vinci means he’s from Vinci. Leonardo became the apprentice of a Andrea del Verrocchio, a leading painter in Florence”(smith 6). Leonardo da Vinci was many things. In “The complete works” it states that “He was a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, painter, sculptor, architect, musician and writer.” (paragraph…

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    It is assumed that Giuseppe Arcimboldo was born in 1527 Milan, Italy but there is not much information about his childhood. We do know, that he was the son of Biagio, who was also a painter from Milan and an archbishop. Arcimboldo’s first job was when he was 21 years old working with Giuseppe Meda making stained glass windows for local churches. In 1562 he had become the the court artist for Ferdinand I. He then worked for a second family including Maximilian II and Rudolf II. Arcimboldo was…

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    Giuseppe Arcimboldo was born in 1527 Milan, Italy. He was the son of Biagio, whom was also a painter from Milan. Arcimboldo’s first job was making stained glass windows in 1549 and worked with Giuseppe Meda to make frescoes for the Cathedral of Monza. In 1562 he had become the the court artist for Ferdinand I then Maximilian II and Rudolf II, who was his inspiration for the painting Vertumnus. Some of Arcimboldo’s most famous paintings include The Librarian, Vertumnus, The Jurist, and Water.…

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    Cultural Frame Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci well known as Leonardo da Vinci has painted some of the most expensive and most know artworks in the world. Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15 1452, during the Italian renaissance in Vinci in Italy to parents Piero Fruosino di Antonio da Vinci (dad), Caterina da Vinci (mum) who was once a peasant and slave for the middle east. Leonardo grew up in a large family with two sister and 10 brothers. He spent the first five years of his childhood in…

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    Giotto di Bondone, born Colle di Vespignano, near Florence in 1266, is recognized as being a revolutionary who started the evolution of the flat, Byzantine styled painting technique into something more realistic and three dimensional. Giotto was active during a time known as the Proto-Renaissance in Florence, which refers to the pre-Renaissance period (1300-1400) in Italy. He spent his early years as an apprentice of Cimabue. He is best known for his frescos and paintings. Giotto was supposedly…

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    Leonardo da Vinci was born April 15, 1452 in Vinci, Italy. “Leonardo da Vinci, one of the best-known figures of the Renaissance, is remembered for his achievements as a painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, and engineer. Because of the broad range of his interests, he has come to be seen as the supreme example of the universal genius, curious and knowledgeable about many things” (Grendler 13). Leonardo was indeed a jack of all trades, for he knew how to paint, make sculptures, and was very…

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