Webster defines art as “the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects”. It is a broad definition‚ because nothing about art is specific. Art has many different meanings‚ takes many different forms‚ and achieves many different things. Culture‚ including religion‚ greatly influences art. The artistic works of a culture may reflect a lifestyle‚ language‚ religion‚ or belief of said culture. Some would consider the heart of art in our modern world
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“The Renaissance was a cultural movement that spanned the period roughly from the 14th to the 17th century” (Renaissance History‚ 2008). It is a French word for rebirth. It also a revival of the classical art and intellect of Ancient Greece and Rome. The art in the Renaissance time was more life-like and contained perspective. (Interactive Schooling‚ 2013). It was perceived as a "rebirth" of ancient traditions‚ and later on it was a tradition. Some famous artists from the Renaissance were Leonardo
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other significant periods. The Renaissance‚ which began in the early 14th century in the city of Florence‚ Italy‚ is a clear example of the latter mentioned; the following question arises: What is the Renaissance? Jam-packed with overbearing innovative elements and personalities the Renaissance or re-birth in English is probably the most artistic‚ therefore resourceful
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Durer Contributions Albrecht Durer Contributions to Northern Renaissance Northern Renaissance in Europe was characterized by humanist thinking‚ reformation‚ and intellectual developments. Reformation and individualism had become the chief characteristics of expression in Northern Europe and Albrecht Durer a German painter and master engraver displayed in his paintings many of the aspects that shaped the thinking of Northern European artist. Durer visited Italy in 1494 to 1495 and was introduced
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The Italian Renaissance garden was a new style of garden which emerged in the late fifteenth century at villas in Rome and Florence‚ inspired by classical ideals of order and beauty‚ and intended for the pleasure of the view of the garden and the landscape beyond‚ for contemplation‚ and for the enjoyment of the sights‚ sounds and smells of the garden itself. In the late Renaissance‚ the gardens became larger‚ grander and more symmetrical‚ and were filled with fountains‚ statues‚ grottoes‚ water
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Thought Paper #1 “ The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things‚ but the inward significance”(Aristotle). One of the main purposes of art is to help express our emotions‚ which was portrayed throughout the music‚ paintings‚ and literature of Western European culture. One man who was able to show our emotions through art‚ was Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo was ultimately known as the “Renaissance man”. Not only was he a scientist‚ but also a painter‚ and a sculptor. To practice
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The Italian Renaissance occurred from 1550 - 1700. The rapid economic growth in Italy during this time made it possible for the more wealthy citizens to endulge in alternate forms of entertainment. Wealthy families such as the Medicis began a system of patronage‚ in which they would finance artists to produce art in many forms. Italian theatre used the plays of ancient Greek and Roman theatre (dramas) as well as mediaeval theatre (religious plays) as a foundation. Commedia dell’Arte The main style
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Renaissance. Along with your descriptions‚ include answers to the following questions: • What are the social and cultural similarities between the Italian and Northern European Renaissance? • What are the social and cultural differences between the Italian and Northern European Renaissance? • What are the relationships between the arts and the cultures of the Italian Renaissance and the Northern European Renaissance? • How are the social and cultural differences reflected in the arts
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The culture of the Middle ages to the Renaissance profoundly affected European life; in art‚ literature‚ and astronomy. During the Middle Ages people did not live very long; so the people believed very strongly in religion. The artist painted all religious figures and the paintings were very dull and did not have any perspective. The Renaissance brought in a new era of paintings and sculptures. The artists started to paint with detail such as expressions‚ muscles in the body‚ and making every feature
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Art Appreciation Name: Chadwick West Instructor: xxxxxxxxxxxx Course: Art Appreciation‚ ART 137 School: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx December 19‚ 2012 Comparing Medieval Art to Renaissance Art Medieval art period Medieval art covers a large scope of time. The period covered over 1000 years of art in Europe‚ Middle East and North Africa. The period was characterized by major art movements based on national art and regional art. There was also
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