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    have went from majesty to mystery with the construct of race as a science toward the end of the 18th century. With this construct of race it begins to dramatically undermine the pious interpretations of the objects and images surrounding the Black Madonna. A common theme used is that the Madonna’s became black unintentional‚ has greatly affected the depth into which the study of the Black Madonna’s has gone. Michael P. Duricy gives three categories in which the Madonna’s can be placed: 1) Dark brown

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    True to it’s common characteristics‚ Chimabue’s "Enthroned Madonna and Child" stays loyal to the style of Italo-Byzantine art. Giotto’s "Ognissanti Madonna" however‚ in some key areas‚ strays away from the conventional techniques of the style. Chimabue’s approach to composition in the artwork "Enthroned Madonna and Child" was extremely confirmative to the time period. He made use of the medieval heiracy of scale‚ making Mary and baby Jesus much larger than other figures‚ therefore making them

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    The Madonna and Child (ca. 1290-1300‚ tempera and gold on wood) by Duccio Buoninsegna renders the Virgin Mary holding Christ in her left arm as her gaze strays away into the distance. Christ reaches up with his arm brushing aside the Virgin’s veil. Both figures’ heads are surrounded by halos surrounded by a gold background. The Virgin Mary wears a dark‚ rich blue robe lined with a gold rim while Christ is wearing a red robe. At the bottom of the painting is a parapet‚

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    composition‚ but different in content. The first image is Leonardo’s Madonna and Child with St. Anne (168 x 112 cm) in the Louvre‚ created around 1508. This is an oil painting on wood support. The second is Michelangelo’s Holy Family‚ or Doni Tondo‚ (120 cm diameter) located in the Uffizi‚ and created in Florence circa 1504. This is a circular image in an elaborate frame‚ painted in oil and tempera on panel. Leonardo’s Madonna and Child with St. Anne was commissioned as an altarpiece for the Church

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    Berlinghiero‚ "Madonna and Child" / Bellini‚ "Madonna and Child" This paper will explore very important differences and similarities of two master pieces of art work‚ both named "Madonna and Child"‚ available at Metropolitan Museum of Art. First piece‚ "Madonna and Child" C.1230‚ was made by Berlinghiero‚ an Italian artist who lived in early thirteenth century. The other version of "Madonna and Child" was made in 1480’s‚ by a famous Venetian artist Giovanni Bellini‚ who lived between 1430-1516

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    IAN MITTON Compare and contrast two similarly themed (i.e. two Madonnas‚ two Crucifixion scenes etc.) Renaissance altarpieces (Italian and / or Northern). Focusing on the central panel‚ discuss the selected works in terms of subject matter‚ technique‚ composition‚ treatment of the figure and patronage. Use specific visual references to support your answer. The Christian altar contains the surface upon which the Eucharist is offered and presented to the congregation or gathering of worshipers.

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    Sadness is a normal emotional state‚ while depression is an abnormal emotional state. Sadness is generated by a problematic‚ upsetting‚ or disappointing experience or situation. In addition‚ sadness tends to fade away as the problem changes or vanishes. On the other hand‚ depression affects our everyday lives: the way we think‚ our emotions‚ our perceptions‚ and etc. Along with depression you lose interest‚ have trouble concentrating‚ cannot sleep at night‚ and much more. Consequently‚ it could be

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    difference between the end of the Medieval Era and beginning of the Renaissance Era showed amazing changes in the form of art. The painting “Madonna the Goldfinch” by Raphael Sanzio was created in c. 1505-1506. This was the very beginning of the Renaissance Era‚ and the painting strived for perfection unlike any of the paintings created before it. Madonna the Goldfinch portrays a sense intrigued curiosity‚ but to those who analyze it will find a guiding informative response with a deep understanding

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    The Madonna of Chancellor Rolin is an oil painting by Netherlandish master Jan van Eyck. The revolutionary Flemish master founded the Flemish School of Painting and was the court painter for Duke Phillip the Good of Burgundy. Jan Van Eyck primarily focused on oil paintings during his career. He was so good at manipulating oil glazes that people would mistakenly give credit to Jan van Eyck as the founder of oil painting. The painting that gave recognition to Jan van Eyck’s career dated back to 1435

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    Suffrage‚ Spirituality‚ and Sadness in “Dover Beach” In Matthew Arnold’s poem “Dover Beach”‚ Arnold allows reader’s to enter a whole new world of wisdom. Arnold sets his poem on Dover‚ a cliff in South England. Arnold uses imagery to help readers perceive a sense of darkness‚ and horror. He also uses smooth and rhythmic words to set up the scene more effectively. Arnold creates a more powerful poem and conveys his message more efficiently by using themes found in Fahrenheit 451 such as suffrage

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