is considered to be a “century of genius” because of the many advancements and inventions during this time period. There were a great number of intellects who excelled in every field. The 17th century witnessed the work of individuals ranging from Bernini to Galileo. It is popularly viewed as the time of modern science‚ but the works in architecture and art also showed the importance of this time period. Many historians argue whether this time period was actually a century of genius or just a coincidence
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placed in Galleria dell’Accademia‚ Florence. The statue represents a Biblical hero named David‚ after he made his decision to fight Goliath but before the battle has actually taken place. A moment between conscious choice and action. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was an Italian artist and a prominent architect who worked principally in Rome. He was the leading sculptor of his age‚ credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture. Bernini’s David is a life-size marble sculpture‚ created between 1623-24
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could be read by their viewers from all sides. The first piece of art to be reviewed is the The Rape of Persopina (1621-22)‚ also known as The Rape of Persephone‚ which is a large marble sculpture‚ 255cm in height‚ which was crafted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini‚ at age 23‚ during the Baroque movement. As with many of his early works of art‚ this statue was commissioned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese‚ and was executed‚ between 1621 and 1622 (Rape of Persephone). Scipione gave this masterpiece to Cardinal Ludovisi
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Response to Crisis: Absolutism By: Gavin Conrad‚ Hunter Quilici‚ Emily Wetherington and Gerald Talbott Absolutism 1. Absolutism - the acceptance of or belief in absolute principles in political‚ philosophical‚ ethical‚ or theological matters. 2. Example - France is the best example of absolutism in the early modern era. Prime Examples of Absolutists Bishop Jacques Bossuet Maria Theresa of Spain Louis XIV of France Louis XIV of France Regarded as the best example of absolutism in the 17th century
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Early Modern History 16.1 (2012): 23-52. Academic Search Complete. Web. 4 Feb. 2013. "Baroque period". Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc.‚ 2013. Web. 02 Feb. 2013 Levy‚ Evonne. Repeat Performances: Bernini‚ The Portrait And Its Copy. Sculpture Journal 20.2 (2011): 239-249. Art & Architecture Complete. Web. 4 Feb. 2013. Sayre‚ Henery M. The Humanities: Culture‚ Continuity and Change‚ Book 4. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 02 Feb. 2013
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important character of the bible. It is the name of a small boy named David who defeated a giant named Goliath with a tiny stone. This bible story has inspired many artists among the years to make representations of David. Donatello‚ Michelangelo and Bernini make part of the inspired artists. These famous artists created sculptures to represent the brave David. These sculptures represent the same character but with the unique style of the artist that created them. Donatello’s sculpture of David was
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Baroque in the Vatican Throughout the ages‚ civilizations around the world have expressed themselves through various kinds of art such as dance‚ music‚ painting‚ and architecture. Styles of art vary from culture to culture‚ and over time each style evolves into something completely new. In the mid 1500’s‚ there was a change in culture that completely reshaped the European world. Known as the Renaissance‚ individuals persevered to recreate‚ and reinterpret the forgotten knowledge and accomplishments
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Israel. David unexpectedly offered to fight Goliath and actually killed him using only his sling shot and a pouch full of stones. Three artists depicted this biblical story in the Renaissance and those artists were Michael Angelo‚ Donatello‚ and Bernini. Donatello’s depiction of David best illustrates the story of David. Michael Angelo’s David was reminiscent of Greek classical sculpture. His David has a look of contemplation‚ almost like he was in deep though about to contemplate his near future
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Renaissance: the development of linear perspective and other techniques of rendering a more natural reality in painting‚ and gradual but widespread educational reform . In politics the Renaissance contributed the development of the conventions of diplomacy‚ and in science an increased reliance on observation. Renaissance scholars employed the humanist method in study‚ and searched for realism and human emotion in art Florentine painters led byMasaccio strove to portray the human form realistically
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and 18th century. Music derived from Europe but mostly Rome to be exact. Religious but chaotic. Pleasing to the ear‚ calming‚ yet highly unorganized and mind-blowing at the same time. The irony is that “The Ecstasy of St. Theresa” by Gianlorenzo Bernini‚ can be articulated quite the same to me. And what pulls it together is that this marble statue‚ was created in the Baroque period of art‚ in Rome‚ in a window in the Santa Maria church. Being a Christian girl myself‚ I often find myself bearing off
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