John And Mable Ringling Research Paper
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Michelle Slaughter
HUM1020.521S15
January 26, 2014
Timeless Art The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located near the university, addressed at 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243. Although this museum has a large variety of venues and exhibits, this paper will be focusing on looking into the Museum of Art, part of John Ringling’s legacy, seeing as he was one of the most prestigious art collectors of the early 20th century. Here, they have featured exhibits that include but are not limited to: Beth Lipman: Precarious Possessions; Seeing the Unseen: Photography and Video Art in China Now; De Vos Banners; Expressive Bodies: Works from the Ringling Permanent Collection; and Appalachia USA. Some of the artwork displayed here …show more content…
His art became famous in a time period known as the “Baroque Period” which occurred through the 1600s and 1700s. In one of his paintings, The Triumph of Divine Love, the baroque characteristics are obvious with the use of vivid color, physicality, and overlapping figures. This painting is one of many, found in the premier collection of European and American Art featured in the Ringling museum. Currently of Rubens, there is The Triumph of the Eucharist Series, which is a set of cartoons for tapestries that was commissioned by Isabella Clara Eugenia in 1625. Isabella was a member of the royal Spanish family and wanted Rubens to paint 21 tapestries for her, 11 consisting of oil paintings on canvas so she could hang them in her palace. This series relates to the celebration of the Eucharist, explores scenes from the lives of the saints, and promotes the beliefs held by the Counter-Reformation throughout Europe. Providing that, Martin Luther set off a movement called the Protestant Reformation because of his criticisms of the Catholic Church. As a result of this, the church attempted to clean up the corruption and clarify its teachings and beliefs. By doing so, the Counter-Reformation was established which then led to the Council of Trent. According to Brett and Kate McKay, “The Council of Trent declared that art should be used to explain principles by being direct, emotionally persuasive, and powerfully designed to fire the spiritual imagination and inspire the viewer to greater piety”
Michelle Slaughter
HUM1020.521S15
January 26, 2014
Timeless Art The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is located near the university, addressed at 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243. Although this museum has a large variety of venues and exhibits, this paper will be focusing on looking into the Museum of Art, part of John Ringling’s legacy, seeing as he was one of the most prestigious art collectors of the early 20th century. Here, they have featured exhibits that include but are not limited to: Beth Lipman: Precarious Possessions; Seeing the Unseen: Photography and Video Art in China Now; De Vos Banners; Expressive Bodies: Works from the Ringling Permanent Collection; and Appalachia USA. Some of the artwork displayed here …show more content…
His art became famous in a time period known as the “Baroque Period” which occurred through the 1600s and 1700s. In one of his paintings, The Triumph of Divine Love, the baroque characteristics are obvious with the use of vivid color, physicality, and overlapping figures. This painting is one of many, found in the premier collection of European and American Art featured in the Ringling museum. Currently of Rubens, there is The Triumph of the Eucharist Series, which is a set of cartoons for tapestries that was commissioned by Isabella Clara Eugenia in 1625. Isabella was a member of the royal Spanish family and wanted Rubens to paint 21 tapestries for her, 11 consisting of oil paintings on canvas so she could hang them in her palace. This series relates to the celebration of the Eucharist, explores scenes from the lives of the saints, and promotes the beliefs held by the Counter-Reformation throughout Europe. Providing that, Martin Luther set off a movement called the Protestant Reformation because of his criticisms of the Catholic Church. As a result of this, the church attempted to clean up the corruption and clarify its teachings and beliefs. By doing so, the Counter-Reformation was established which then led to the Council of Trent. According to Brett and Kate McKay, “The Council of Trent declared that art should be used to explain principles by being direct, emotionally persuasive, and powerfully designed to fire the spiritual imagination and inspire the viewer to greater piety”