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    Judith Slaying Holofernes

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    Judith Slaying Holofernes Artemisia Gentileschi was not the first to paint Judith Slaying Holofernes. Her father had painted Judith. Michelangelo‚ Botticelli and Caravaggio had painted Judith. Donatello had sculpted Judith. But she was the first to interpret the story of Judith‚ in a time when women had few rights‚ as an allegory for female dominance. In comparison with other contemporary versions‚ the composition‚ dramatic style‚ and emotions of the characters present a violently feminist

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    The depiction of Judith slaying Holofernes is not an untouched scene; it is very likely that other artist’s portrayals of Judith slaying Holofernes inspired Gentileschi’s detailed painting. Carvaggio painted his rendition of Judith Beheading Holofernes two decades prior to Gentileschi’s. His work was on permanent display in Palazzo Barberini in Rome‚ Italy; it is highly likely that Artemisia Gentileschi was inspired to present her own rendition of Judith that fit her feminist ideals in response to

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    Kaci contraro Period 4 5/5/16 Artemisia Gentileschi Artemisia Gentileschi was born in Rome on July 8th‚ 1593‚ and was thought to have died in 1653. Judith Slaying Holofernes is an Italian painting by Artemisia created in the baroque period‚ it was officially completed within 1614 to about 1620. She did it on an Oil Canvas. The dimensions of this Oil Canvas are 158.8 cm × 125.5 cm ((6’ 6" X 5’ 4") 78.33 in × 64.13 in). The location of this painting is in a museum called “National Museum of Capodimonte

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    Artemisa Gentileschi was born in Rome July 8‚ 1593. She was the oldest child in the family being raised by her father‚ a Roman Painter named Orazio Gentileschi‚ allowing early exposure to the world of art. As she became older she expanded on her art and became a Baroque style painter and was the first woman to become a member of the Accademia di Arte del Disegno in Florence. She was one of the only women in the world of art who got recognition of her ability in the male dominated society (Brash 2014)

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    B-AM1101 - History and Contextual Studies 1 (Visual Arts) Written Assignment: Short Essay (30% of overall grade for History and Contextual Studies I) Assignment brief Critically evaluate a visual artwork of your choice‚ with reference to its history and context. Your essay should include: 1. An analysis of the work’s physical‚ visual and aesthetic characteristics‚ imagery and symbolism (where appropriate) 2. A brief background to the artist/maker 3. An argument about how the work

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    I have chosen the artwork Judith Decapitating Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi in 1620. The reason I chose this painting is because of the graphic nature and the history behind the painting. The painting is 6’ 6 ⅜” x 5’ 3 ¾” oil on canvas located at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence‚ Italy. The painting shows two women (Judith and her maidservant) holding down and cutting off the head of Holofernes. This is clear because of the sword that Judith is holding near his neck and the blood that is painted

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    Topic of research: The comparison of the portrayal of the females figures within the paintings “Judith slaying Holofernes” by Caravaggio and Artemisia. Caravaggio (1571–1610)‚ was the greatest and most influential painter of the Baroque style. He was also a quick-tempered Bohemian who was often jailed for brawling and was forced to flee from the law and his enemies‚ escaping to Naples‚ Malta‚ and Sicily at various times. His "travels" helped to spread his extraordinary style‚ which was soon imitated

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    Judith and Holofernes

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    Judith and Holofernes The story of Judith and Holofernes from the book of Vulgate demonstrates the extraordinary power a woman can possess. Judith‚ the heroine of the story‚ saves her town from destruction as the author conveys her strength‚ faith‚ and determination throughout her quest against the tyrannical Holofernes by using various archetypes and themes. Before the actual story of Judith begins‚ the author provides some background information. The exposition is set in the great city of Ninevah

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    Judith  beheading  Holofernes   1. Painted by the Italian artist Caravaggio‚ in 1598 around the 16th century. During the art movement of Baroque period. 2. It is a history painting 3. The media: Oil on canvas / The method: The lighting in this painting is dramatic‚ as though a single flame is illuminating the entire scene‚ causing the shadows to recede far into the background and the highlights to protrude outwards. This is most evident in the red curtain behind Holofernes. The techniques:

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    One of the greatest Italian Renaissance artists is Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi‚ who we simply know as Donatello. He was born in Florence around 1386. He was the son of a Florentine wood carder‚ Niccolo di Betto di Bardi. How he began his career as a sculptor is undetermined although it is known that Donatello was educated in the residence of the Martelli Family and got his first artistic training at a goldsmith’s workshop and from one of the sculptors working at the cathedral of Florence in

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