Secularization Of Humanity Through Time: Painting Analysis
This paper will demonstrate the effects on art of the secularization of humanity through time. In temporal order from earliest to the most resent. Three paintings will be used to illustrate the progression from more to less pious forms of expression until the final expression of self-worship or what is commonly called humanism.
The earliest work that will be discussed is a painting called Ghent Alarpiece. This oil on panel from ca. 1425-32 AD. by van Eyck consists of twelve panels, eight of them being hinged shutters composing two wings on either side. When folded together they depict another scene. While open all twelve panels panels can be seen. They consist of paintings which include Adam and Eve on the top far left and right respectively,
The earliest work that will be discussed is a painting called Ghent Alarpiece. This oil on panel from ca. 1425-32 AD. by van Eyck consists of twelve panels, eight of them being hinged shutters composing two wings on either side. When folded together they depict another scene. While open all twelve panels panels can be seen. They consist of paintings which include Adam and Eve on the top far left and right respectively,