holy trinity explained art
The holy trinity
1. Introduce the artist’s name, painting title and the mediums used in a ‘ show stopper’ sentence
The painting of the holy trinity, painted by Masaccio, Is illustrated in a fresco style.
2. Introduce the subject matter of the artwork.
The holy trinity painting by Masaccio has a religious subject matter because it is a painting of Jesus on the cross, with god the father behind him, and Mary and john at his sides with two patrons at the feet at both Mary and john. At the bottom of the fresco there is a tomb with the word inscribed, the inscription reads: “ what you are, I once was; what I am, you will be.”
3. Identify and explain 2 dominant renaissance characteristics that are seen in the artwork what are they, where are they seen and how is it explored / used to create / impact / effect / purpose?
Masaccio has aimed to create a sense of realistic percept and the illusions of the reality and depth; this is evident on the arch about where Jesus is positioned because it looks as if it is 3D, as the space appears to recede adding realism to this scene.
The figures in this painting are portrayed as perfect, it is seen in Jesus body as it looks realistic because of how his body is formed and how his clothing sits.
The birth of Venus
1. Introduce the artist’s name, painting title and the mediums used in a ‘ show stopper’ sentence
The painting of the birth of Venus painted by sandro Botticelli; the medium used to illustrate the comperission is tempera on a canvas.
2. Introduce the subject matter of the artwork.
In the Birth of Venus, by Sandra Botticelli, the classical Goddess Venus is emerging from the water on a shell, held up by the Zephyrs, symbols of spiritual passions, and with one of the Ores, goddesses of the seasons, who is handing her a flowered cloak. The naked goddess isn't then a symbol of earthly but of spiritual love, like an ancient marble statue, slim and long-limbed, with harmonious features.”
3. Identify and
1. Introduce the artist’s name, painting title and the mediums used in a ‘ show stopper’ sentence
The painting of the holy trinity, painted by Masaccio, Is illustrated in a fresco style.
2. Introduce the subject matter of the artwork.
The holy trinity painting by Masaccio has a religious subject matter because it is a painting of Jesus on the cross, with god the father behind him, and Mary and john at his sides with two patrons at the feet at both Mary and john. At the bottom of the fresco there is a tomb with the word inscribed, the inscription reads: “ what you are, I once was; what I am, you will be.”
3. Identify and explain 2 dominant renaissance characteristics that are seen in the artwork what are they, where are they seen and how is it explored / used to create / impact / effect / purpose?
Masaccio has aimed to create a sense of realistic percept and the illusions of the reality and depth; this is evident on the arch about where Jesus is positioned because it looks as if it is 3D, as the space appears to recede adding realism to this scene.
The figures in this painting are portrayed as perfect, it is seen in Jesus body as it looks realistic because of how his body is formed and how his clothing sits.
The birth of Venus
1. Introduce the artist’s name, painting title and the mediums used in a ‘ show stopper’ sentence
The painting of the birth of Venus painted by sandro Botticelli; the medium used to illustrate the comperission is tempera on a canvas.
2. Introduce the subject matter of the artwork.
In the Birth of Venus, by Sandra Botticelli, the classical Goddess Venus is emerging from the water on a shell, held up by the Zephyrs, symbols of spiritual passions, and with one of the Ores, goddesses of the seasons, who is handing her a flowered cloak. The naked goddess isn't then a symbol of earthly but of spiritual love, like an ancient marble statue, slim and long-limbed, with harmonious features.”
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