The Italian Lira is a fairly new currency with roots that lie deep within Italian culture. The word "lira" is actually derived from the Latin word "libra"‚ meaning pound‚ making it a distant cousin to that of the British pound sterling. The lira was a monetary unit long before it existed as a coin or note. The lira made its first appearance in the hands of bankers‚ merchants and consumers in Venice in 1472‚ put in place by Doge Nicolas Tron. The Venice lira set a trend for large silver coins with
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Death of the Virgin Caravaggio 1605-1606. 12’ 1 ½” x 8’. Oil on canvas For Sanata Maria della Scala‚ Trastevere‚ Rome. Now in Louvre‚ Paris In 1605‚ Laerzio Cherubini commissioned Caravaggio to paint an altarpiece for his family’s chapel in the church of Santa Maria della Scala in Trastevere‚ Rome. The chapel was dedicated to the Transit of the Virgin. There was a particular decorum for the depiction of such a scene: the Virgin giving a pious gesture‚ some sort of ascension of Her soul‚ and
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be dramatic. Baroque took place from around the 1600s-1750. During this time the Catholic Church was in response to the Protestant Reformation and they wanted the art to communicate a religious theme. One key artist of the Baroque period style is Caravaggio. One of his greatest works was Entombment. The Entombment is a great example of a baroque painting because of the emotion in the painting and the emotion it puts in those who see it. The first is that it is a very dramatic piece of art as it shows
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17th and 18th centuries that followed mannerism and is characterized by ornate detail. In architecture the period is exemplified by the palace of Versailles and by the work of Bernini in Italy. Major composers include Vivaldi‚ Bach‚ and Handel; Caravaggio and Rubens are important baroque artists.” (Bing Dictionary)
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often used in paintings of dimly lit scenes to produce a very high-contrast‚ dramatic atmosphere. The chiaroscuro technique is best visible in the painting "The Massacre of the Innocents" by Peter Paul Rubens Other famous Baroque painters include Caravaggio and Rembrandt. In the Baroque style of architecture‚ emphasis was placed on bold spaces‚ domes‚ and large masses as seen in the Royal Palace at Versailles‚ Trevi Fountain in Rome‚ Salzburg Cathedral and Mirabell Palace in Salzburg. In music‚
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we had previously discussed similar works in class‚ this particular scene was very interesting to me. The painting itself with its dark dramatic lighting‚ earthly tones and realistic characters‚ is strikingly similar to the same scene paint by Caravaggio. The two paintings almost scream for a comparison. The expression of Vignon’s David seems to be one of intense contemplation. As if David is in deep thought and/or shock over the event that had just occurred. David’s facial expression gives the
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The Baroque era represented a time of significant emotional and religious conflict due to the Counter-reformation and the attempt by the Catholic Church to regain its membership. Art became a mechanism for the church to reach out to and connect with the masses‚ and Baroque art began to explore emotional themes that were shied away from during the Renaissance. In particular‚ Flanders was a region that sought to emulate the emotional quality of Italian baroque using a unique style and innovative techniques
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The Baroque was an era of great changes in religion‚ politics‚ science‚ and economics. The Baroque Era began with the Counter-Reformation and ended with two types of revolutions‚ political and industrial‚ that changed the world. The baroque was also a period of scientific innovation led by the discoveries of Descartes and Galileo. Science was no longer based on Greek ideals or religious dogma‚ but on reason and empirical laws. The counter-reformation was The Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant
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Emerging from darkness‚ pronounced by a bright unseen spotlight‚ a dramatic moment is captured forever in paint. The participants depicted are identified by the viewer through their gestures and garments and through analysis their scene location can be conjectured. 1.(.The man supporting Christ’s torso is Saint John. This can be determined by his youthful appearance and brilliant red cloak.) .The Virgin can be identified by her blue headdress and outstretched arm. 1.(This gesture is a natural expression
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Remember that you will have to answer a question comparing a convention‚ so do not just list the setting or the characters‚ rather make notes on the significance of the setting‚ or how characters are developed. 5th Business: Narration: * Narration: first person perspective from Dunstan Ramsay. Though reliable‚ observant‚ narrator (opening paragraph) all events are subjective and can’t be verified. Events that occur outside of Dunny’s experience must be relayed to him through third party.
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