Art of the 14th and 15th centuries Works of Art from 14th -15th Century a brief summary Works of Art from the 14th-15th centuries You likely noticed that during the two hundred years covered in this week’s study there were radical changes in how the human figure is depicted in Italy‚ from something that was highly stylized to an idealized form that looked more real yet was strongly influenced by the Classical Age of ancient Greece and Rome. In the Northern Europe‚ however‚ depiction
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considered to be a successful artwork. Most successful renaissance paintings follow his criteria‚ incorporating values such as science‚ math‚ Humanism‚ the classical styles of Rome/Greece‚ mythology and Christianity. Both the Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli and Trinity with the Virgin by Masaccio have incorporated some of these values in the artwork. Although both are considered to be high pieces of art from this era‚ I believe Alberti would prefer Trinity with the Virgin
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The works of Sandro Botticelli are among the most revered of renaissance painting. The sweeping curves of his women and the ethereal beauty of their gazes are recognized instantaneously: from a grandmother in a small town to the cognoscenti of New York or Paris‚ few can claim to be unmoved by his work. Patronized by the Vatican as well as one of the most rich and powerful Florentines of his time‚ Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de’ Medici‚ Botticelli was hugely popular in his own day. His most magnificent
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Botticelli early on developed a distinctive artistic style that incorporated Neo-Platonism‚ which was the period of Platonic philosophy that was mystical and religious in nature. This distinct style appealed to the Papacy who asked him to travel to Rome‚ Italy
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Botticelli ’s Birth of Venus is one of the most cherished artworks of the Renaissance period. In this piece the goddess Venus emerges from the sea upon a shell aligned with the myth that explains her birth. Her shell is pushed to the shore from winds being produced by the wind-gods‚ along with a shower of roses. As Venus is about to step onto the shore‚ a Nymph reaches out to cover her with a cloak. Venus is exemplified as a beautiful and pure goddess. Her portrayal as a nude is significant in
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Patricia Gelin I. Doctolero March 6‚ 2013 E-1R Mater Dolorosa By Simon Dela Rosa Flores (Critique Paper) The artwork entitled Mater Dolorosa that is painted using oil by Simon Dela Rosa Flores on a canvas (104 x 73.5 cm). Simon Flores is known for his religious paintings that were commissioned by wealthy families and parish churches. The date of the painting when it was created was not known. I. INTERPRETATION When I first saw the painting‚ I thought of a
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This paper discusses Fernando Botero’s use of boterismo to draw audiences into his artwork only to discover the horrific scenes that exist within them. Fernando Botero is a Colombian artist who has developed his style called boterismo to create controversy surrounding his works. Boterismo is a style which adds volume and enticing colors to art. Botero does not openly reveal his style’s true purpose or acknowledge any modifications have been even made to his work. Despite this‚ Botero actively changes
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The concept of ‘The Blonde’ has been ever changing over time and across different contexts. Meanings and cultural ideologies associated with blondeness have shifted due to the change in context at varying points of time. Blondeness has been represented and viewed differently from one culture to another where the context and values play a crucial role in these representations. In the movie‚ “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”‚ Marilyn Monroe is portrayed as the archetypal blonde bombshell that uses her sexuality
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The Birth of Venus (1635) ------------------------------------------------- Nicolas Poussin ------------------------------------------------- Sean E. Masih Art History 102 August 25‚ 2013 While the Philadelphia Museum of Art may not house some of the more famous artwork from the Baroque period‚ their acquisition of Poussin’s “Birth of Venus” was nothing short of a savvy purchase. Hungry for Western currency‚ the painting was sold by the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg in 1930 under
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Portrait of a Woman with a Man at a Casement The purpose of the present paper is to discuss a very interesting piece of art‚ Fra Filippo Lippi’s “Portrait of a woman with a man at a Casement”. I will begin by the analysis of the formal qualities of the painting such as the composition‚ the color‚ line‚ texture‚ proportion‚ balance‚ contrast and rhythm. I will then discuss how the work fits a certain stylistic category. I will demonstrate that the painting reflects the social and cultural trends of
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