postmodern era. 1). Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio; 2) Rembrandt van Rijn; and 3) Peter Paul Rubens‚ these three artists were known for their religious theme in their art work. The naturalism that was visibly demonstrated in each of the artist work with high contrast of lighting that noticeably appeared in these paintings. Each artist was well known and respected for their work. The three artists Works of Art that I have chosen are: Michelangelo Caravaggio: The Calling of St. Matthew c. 1599-1602
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U37649838 Michelle Slaughter HUM1020.521S15 January 19‚ 2014 Chapter 2 Assessment In Judith Beheading Holofernes‚ created in 1599‚ Michelangelo Mensi da Caravaggio uses high contrast and vivid lines to capture the dramatic essence of the beheading of Holofernes. In this rectangular oil painting done on canvas measuring 57 inches by 77 inches‚ the realistic view of the physical and emotional human state is depicted in a vulgar manner. Caravaggio’s painting illustrates a book in the catholic Bible
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his pieces and the only real way to do that‚ is to show the truth. Caravaggio wanted to tell the true story of his subjects. He did not want to idealize the truth like the classical works did. Bellori was known to have preferred the classical style. Caravaggio had some form of imagination in order to place the models as well as ingrain that drama that he and the baroque time period is oh so famous for into his paintings. Caravaggio would influence many artists to come with his strong use of depth
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century that both heads‚ Goliath’s and David’s‚ are self-portraits at different stages of life though David is described as “il suo Caravaggino”‚ or in English “his little Caravaggio.”1 This clearly refers to how Caravaggio painted himself when young because although his real name was Michelangelo Merisi he was known in Rome as "Caravaggio".2 Remarkably‚ despite this‚ few art historians have noted Caravaggio’s self-identification in both figures. One thought it was partly sub-conscious‚ a psychic echo of
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and confronting. Artists have used light for a long time to stimulate the emotions of the viewer. Two artists that have used this technique are Bill Henson and Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio‚ or more simply known as just Caravaggio. Bill Henson is a contemporary Australian photographer‚ born in 1955‚ while Caravaggio was an Italian painter (1571 – 1610). When Henson’s photographs are viewed through the subjective frame‚ they are looking to induce an emotional response from the viewer‚ while through
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"Art is not what you see‚ but what you make others see"-Edgar Degas. In the 17th century art In Europe‚ Gianlorenzo Bernini gave us a beautiful painting "Saint Teresa of Avlia in Ecstasy" 1645-1652. We also look at a another well done painting by Caravaggio "The Conversation is St. Paul" in 1601. Looking at both of these paintings we see they both have a huge influence on Baroque art. Taking a closer look at each painting gives us a better understanding on how important these two paintings really were
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The Baroque period encompasses many distinct styles due to the religious tension between the Protestants and Catholics. Through their baroque paintings‚ Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn and Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio were among the many artists to have different interpretations of the baroque style due to whether they lived in the north or south. Rembrandt’s Return of the Prodigal Son and Caravaggio’s The Entombment both show biblical scenes. However‚ the impacts of their paintings are quite
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Merisi da Caravaggio demonstrated the characteristics of the reanimated dead in his work “Medusa” in 1597. The gorgon‚ a monstrous female with live‚ venomous snakes in place of her hair‚ is painted at the precise time of her awareness
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the Contarelli Chapel in the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi. In this scene‚ Jesus has walked into a customs house‚ with Saint Peter‚ and has noticed that Levi is in his seat. Jesus told Levi to follow him‚ and so Levis rose and followed Jesus. Caravaggio depicts Levi and his assistants in clothing of his day and doing something ordinary‚ such as counting money‚ so that his audience could identify themselves with them (Sayre 328). The consideration of how ordinary the group looks gives the viewer
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History of Painting Philippines Artistic paintings were introduced to the Filipinos in the 16th century when the Spaniards arrived in the Philippines. During this time‚ the Spaniards used paintings as religious propaganda to spread Catholicism throughout the Philippines. These paintings‚ appearing mostly on church walls‚ featured religious figures appearing in Catholic teachings. Due to the Church’s supervision of Filipino art and Spanish occupation of the Philippines‚ the purpose of most paintings
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