Religious Movement Of Reformation Art In The 16th Century
Reformation Art
On October 31, 1517, a man named Martin Luther, posted his manifesto "95 Theses" on the door of a church in Wittenburg, Germany. It was a list of concerns that Luther had that involved certain practices of the church. His writings altered the path of cultural and religious history in western Europe. The Reformation was a religious movement in the 16th century that resulted in a divide between the Roman Catholics and the Protestants. It was a rebellion against corruption by the papacy and the church of Rome. The Roman Catholic church in those days were politically and spiritually powerful. Though they were powerful, their capabilities were not utilized for the worship of God or the greater good of the people. The pope and …show more content…
This was a form of rebirth. Society was transitioning from the dark ages to a time of remarkable advancements in art, science, and literature. Pieces of art were of a religious theme with a humanistic approach. Artists were influenced and inspired by Greek and Roman art and architecture. The concept these ancient civilizations used in their art was humanistic and idealistic. After the movement, pieces went from idealistic to artists constructing more realistic works. Instead of glorifying religious figures, artists tried to express the works of God. Reformation Art accepted Protestant values, even though art dramatically decreased in Protestant countries. As an alternative, many people in those countries chose to create nonreligious forms of art, like paintings, still life, portraiture, landscapes, …show more content…
According to, Lumenlearning.com, "Printmaking allowed images to be mass produced and widely available to the public at low cost. The Protestant church was ,therefore, able to bring their theology to the people through portable, inexpensive visual media. This allowed for the widespread availability of visually persuasive imagery. With the great development of the engraving and printmaking market in Antwerp in the 16th century, the public was provided with accessible and affordable images. Many artists provided drawings to book and print publishers". The rise of printmaking also became beneficial to Martin Luther's notions. This new way of communication help spread his ideas and shape Europe's as
On October 31, 1517, a man named Martin Luther, posted his manifesto "95 Theses" on the door of a church in Wittenburg, Germany. It was a list of concerns that Luther had that involved certain practices of the church. His writings altered the path of cultural and religious history in western Europe. The Reformation was a religious movement in the 16th century that resulted in a divide between the Roman Catholics and the Protestants. It was a rebellion against corruption by the papacy and the church of Rome. The Roman Catholic church in those days were politically and spiritually powerful. Though they were powerful, their capabilities were not utilized for the worship of God or the greater good of the people. The pope and …show more content…
This was a form of rebirth. Society was transitioning from the dark ages to a time of remarkable advancements in art, science, and literature. Pieces of art were of a religious theme with a humanistic approach. Artists were influenced and inspired by Greek and Roman art and architecture. The concept these ancient civilizations used in their art was humanistic and idealistic. After the movement, pieces went from idealistic to artists constructing more realistic works. Instead of glorifying religious figures, artists tried to express the works of God. Reformation Art accepted Protestant values, even though art dramatically decreased in Protestant countries. As an alternative, many people in those countries chose to create nonreligious forms of art, like paintings, still life, portraiture, landscapes, …show more content…
According to, Lumenlearning.com, "Printmaking allowed images to be mass produced and widely available to the public at low cost. The Protestant church was ,therefore, able to bring their theology to the people through portable, inexpensive visual media. This allowed for the widespread availability of visually persuasive imagery. With the great development of the engraving and printmaking market in Antwerp in the 16th century, the public was provided with accessible and affordable images. Many artists provided drawings to book and print publishers". The rise of printmaking also became beneficial to Martin Luther's notions. This new way of communication help spread his ideas and shape Europe's as