Venice Biennale

Marco polo was born 1254 in Venice Italy was perhaps the worlds greatest adventurer. He traveled across much of Europe and Asia between the years 1271-95. Born to a family of merchants its of little surprise that Marco Polo would join the families trading business alongside his father and uncle. Although most of his travels where in Asia before his death on January 8. 1325 Marco Polo was able to see a large portion of the world. Perhaps he was able to view the portrait of Madonna Enthroned…

(Bartlett, p. 26). Italian maritime states like Venice, Genoa and Pisa greatly benefitted from the Crusades as they were the major states that supplied the transportation, equipment, management, and loans to myriads of northern knights that went to the Holy Land from the states’ ports (Bartlett, p. 26). These Italian states helped transport armies of men and equipment across the Mediterranean, which helped cultivate the maritime. Moreover, states like Venice, Pisa and Genoa gained advantages…

In Venice, a style of architecture similar to the Gothic style would grow. The Doge’s Palace was influenced by the Gothic style, in terms of texture and use of darkness and light. The citizens saw the use of parts of the Gothic style as a form a cultural stability. Much of the wealth and architecture of Venice was displayed along the Grand Canal (Sayre 514). Unlike other painting styles of Italy, the Venetian…

During this course, we have learned many styles and eras of art from 1200 to 1900. In this class, we also act as art historians, so we consider; how old the painting is, what is the style of the work of art, what is the subject, who made it, and who paid for it. These questions help with the understanding of why the art was made and find the era that the art belongs. We have studied many styles and eras, and I believe this painting, Madonna and child, was created in the late medieval period,…

The height of the Renaissance fostered a war zone within Venice. Aspiring artists hoped to cement their legacy as the likes of Giovanni Bellini or Raphael, but few managed to achieve what Titian did. Critics rave over Titian’s vibrant use of color and his masterful brushstroke. Many studied under Titian, but where was their success? Why was there seemingly such a remarkable barrier of skill between Titian and those below him? Three works of art on display at The MET’s Gallery 607 allow for a…

The Renaissance was a time period of rebirth, new discoveries, and developments. The sicknesses and the Bubonic Plague, or most commonly known as, “plague,” or, “ Black Death,” impacted Europe and other locations across the globe during the Renaissance years in a dreadful manner. The Bubonic Plague affected people during the Renaissance in an unwelcoming way. Even though the illness took many lives, it had a positive influence on society today because it changed medical treatments and advanced…

music making him popular in two different eras (picture 8). Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was born on March 4, 1678, in Venice, Italy to Giovanni Battista Vivaldi and Camilla Calicchio (biography 1). Giovanni, Antonio’s father, was a professional violinist who taught his son to play the instrument at a very young age. Antonio came to know some of the finest musicians and composers of Venice because of his father and learned some valuable lessons of instruction from these amazing artists. Because…

In the mid to late 15th century in Europe, a period known as the Renaissance flowered during times of great political and social turmoil and various cities, such as Florence and Venice in Italy became the centers of humanistic philosophy which was highly influenced by classical forms and motifs dating back to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Artistically, the Renaissance created an entirely new way to express human emotions and ideals via architecture, sculpture and especially painting.…

Marco Polo was impressed with the size, sophistication and wealth of the city. He took interest in the physical features, trading marking, and social relations that were present and thriving He was surprised that the city featured a large bathing area (public amenities) and that they included a large number of baths for people. He found interesting that the city sustained itself through the system of markets. He was also surprised by the lack of violence and the need or accrual of weapons by its…

At the beginning of the 14th century, Italian cities were lands of first and foremost importance in the way of economic and political organization. Italy is the richest merchant country in both Europe and the East. In addition, Italy was fortunate to have a huge repository of classical monuments and artifacts. For examples, Roman architectures and Sculpture were found in most towns and cities, including copies of lost sculptures from ancient Greece, which were familiar for centuries. These are…