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Leonardo da Vinci, Jan Van Eyck, Michelangelo, and Raphael captured in art the translation of the word Renaissance, meaning “rebirth” or “reawakening.” Throughout the period, from the late 14th century to the end of the 16th century, artists discovered new techniques and attributes of artistic design, as well as created many of the most famous and beloved sculptures and paintings of all time. As da Vinci commented, “A beautiful body perishes, but a work of art dies not.” Italy introduced…

The renaissance art period,Although it was over seven hundred years ago it still is important in today's century. People buy the paintings that were from them.You see the mona Lisa painting,as you know,one of the most important paintings from the time period,on the front of history textbooks,magazines maybe even on the TV. (Renaissance art and artist) The art was painted by artist for a reason artist during the renaissance period started painting because they felt that painting would give peace…

The project of the dome began as many human endeavors begin: someone wanted to do something to show that they were the best. In typical human fashion, the fathers of Florence, Italy had decided that Florence would be the best and most advanced city around. They wanted to beat out their rivals in Milan to be the best that Europe had to offer. How would they do this? By building a cathedral with a stunning dome; something that had never been done before. But, they soon ran into a problem: they had…

1. Why is the page October, from Les Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (fig. 19-1) significant? Because this is representing the human begins. For the first time, they are casting shadows upon the ground. In addition, the architecture is rendered with some measure of perspective precision. It means the picture is realistic with natural details and full of realistic landscape. 2. Who was the Medici of Florence and what role did they play in the development of the Italian Renaissance? What…

In the famous painting “The Arnolfini Portrait” by Jan van Eyck, Giovanni is holding his wife’s hand in such a way, as if he is presenting her as his property or his treasure. Another point to be made about the painting is that Giovanna is facing towards her husband while posing, whereas Giovanni is facing towards the artist who is painting the picture and holding his hand up, which creates an idea for the viewer that he is the more dominant and of the most importance out of everyone and…

Michelangelo was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy. Born to a family in the banking business, Michelangelo became an apprentice to a painter before studying in the sculpture gardens of the powerful and royal Medici family. What followed was a remarkable career as an artist in the Italian Renaissance, noticed in his own time for his artistic outlook on everything. His works include the David and Pieta statues and the ceiling paintings of Rome's Sistine Chapel, the Last Judgment. He liked…

Dante was born in Florence, Italy. His exact date of birth is not know, however it is generally believed to be around 1265. Not much is known about Dante's education, he most probably studied at home or in a chapter school attached to a church or monastery. In Italy, Dante is often referred to as the supreme poet and played a major role in begennig the National language of Italy. Dante was and has been called "the Father of the Italian language”. His depictions of hell, purgatori and heaven have…

The characteristics of paintings by important Renaissance artists Michelangelo - Michelangelo is widely regarded as the most famous artist of the Italian Renaissance. Among his works are the "David" and "Pieta" statues and the Sistine Chapel frescoes. His works are characterized as monumental, muscular figures with reclining, twisted poses in his sculptures and painting compositions based on diagonal lines and curves . Michelangelo did not believe that beauty was guaranteed through the…

Bruce Chao Comparison between Master of the Straus Madonna (The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston) of c. 1395–1400 and Virgin and Child with Donor ( the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston) of c. 1480 by Antoniazzo Romano ARTH 1381 Mon/Wed/Fri 10-11AM I pledge that in the following paper, I have not represented as my own work the work of another without appropriately acknowledging the source. Bruce Chao The Pictorial style of Italian Art have continually changed throughout the late…

In the book, Armour & Masculinity in the Italian Renaissance, Springer examines the political and cultural implications of armour within the sixteenth century in early modern Italy. She highlights the various uses and meanings of armour through this period; from self-fashioning to various ideologies of the body. The first half of the text, Springer explains the various forms of armoured bodies throughout the sixteenth century, with the central focus being towards luxury armour. She…