Depending on when and where you lived‚ there are many words that could describe Caravaggio. Most people who lived around same the time as Caravaggio would describe him as eccentric‚ murderous‚ quarrelsome‚ daring‚ defiant‚ and forgettable. As present-day people‚ we only have the artworks of Caravaggio to portray him as beautiful‚ insightful‚ religious‚ descriptive‚ innovate‚ traditional‚ and probably an “Italian Badass”. However‚ we must look at his paintings‚ his masterpieces‚ in order to truly
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Chapter 14 Study Guide 1. Henyr the Navigator-(motives) were a blend of seeking a Christian kingdom as an ally against the Muslims‚ acquiring trade for Portugal‚ and extending Christianity. (things he done) founded a school for navigators‚ after that Portuguese fleets goes to Africa in search for gold but went to Atlas Mountain in Morocco. Facilitated trade in gold‚ ivory‚ and slaves 2. Vasco da Gama-(motives) sail to Muslim merchant along East Africa then to Calicut and search of “Christian
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sculpture‚ painting‚ architecture‚ literature‚ dance‚ theatre and music (Wikipedia 2017). There are many great examples of sculptures from the Baroque period. When I first saw the sculpture‚ Truth Unveiled by Time by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini‚ who is “undoubtedly the most important sculptor of the Baroque period” (Wikipedia 2017)‚ I was amazed by the dramatic effect it had. Although it was a static statue‚ a sense of movement could be detected
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References: DiCagno‚ G. (2008). Michelangelo. The Oliver Press‚ Inc. Minneapolis‚ MN (p. 58‚ 59). Lavin‚ I. (1980). Bernini and the Unity of the Visual Arts. Visual Arts. Vol 2. New York‚ NY. Kostner‚ Thomas‚ and Roper L. (2006). 50 Artists You Should Know. New York: Prestel. “Pieta.” The American Heritage College Dictionary. 3rd ed 1993. (p. 1035). Quill‚ C. G. (2003)
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Baroque Art in Europe and North America Throughout this research paper the topic is going to be along the lines of the Baroque Art in Europe and North America‚ which comes from chapter nineteen of our Art History book. The main purpose is to review major ideas and principles in this chapter by writing an analysis of certain points that were highlighted. For example‚ certain techniques that were used to define the Baroque Art‚ major sculptures‚ architectures‚ and paintings‚ and also just some
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The Age of Reformation The Age of Reformation - religious revolution in Western Europe in the 16th cent. Beginning as a reform movement within the Roman Catholic Church‚ the Reformation ultimately led to freedom of dissent. The preparation for the movement was long and there had been earlier calls for reform‚ e.g.‚ by John WYCLIF and John HUSS. Desire for change within the church was increased by the RENAISSANCE‚ with its study of ancient texts and emphasis on the individual. Other factors
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The Baroque era represented a time of significant emotional and religious conflict due to the Counter-reformation and the attempt by the Catholic Church to regain its membership. Art became a mechanism for the church to reach out to and connect with the masses‚ and Baroque art began to explore emotional themes that were shied away from during the Renaissance. In particular‚ Flanders was a region that sought to emulate the emotional quality of Italian baroque using a unique style and innovative techniques
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APEH Chapter 11 and 12 Study Guide I. Ch. 11 Age of Reformation (16th Century) pp 317 (K) Ch 4 (Viault) A. Society and Religion 1. Social and Political Conflict a. free imperial cities of Germany and Switzerland b. internal social and political divisions c. economic issues of the early reformation 2. Popular Religious Movements and Criticism of the Church a. "exile" in Avignon and the Great Schism b. Growing criticism of the Church c. The Modern Devotion 1) Brothers of the Common Life
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Codie Muth Pagans Never Win… The Christian era in Rome began like many things do as a dream. In the time period around 300AD it was common for emperors and political opponents to lean towards assassination as a means of achieving power. So‚ when young Constantine wanted power he knew it would mean war and it is believed that during a dream of this battle a holy figure told him that with the shape of the cross he would find victory. Constantine put the cross shape on many of the men’s shields but
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My third choice is the scene from the Old Testament created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This life sized marble sculpture "David" (1623-24) is the best depiction of that dramatic moment when David loads his sling with a stone to assault Goliath and kill him. Even though it is not currently located at the MET it is an extravagant subject
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