Response Paper: The Mona LisaRachel McRill The Mona Lisa; also known as La Gioconda or La Joconde‚ is a famous work of art by Leonardo da Vinci. He created this piece by using the sfumato‚ the technique of blurring sharp outlines by blending‚ chiaroscuro‚ contrasting light and shade boldly‚ and atmospheric‚ the perception of depth in nature enhanced by haze‚ perspective. The subject is a young woman sitting with a half-smile on her face. Painted in 1503‚ her name is Lisa Gheradini‚ and she was
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style and subject matter links to the themes/ideas being explored In the painting‚ “Mona Lisa”‚ by Leonardo‚ the theme of the harmony between humanity and nature is established through his depiction of Mona Lisa and the use of his captivating style. Mona Lisa is drawn in a three quarter pose; she is the focal point and the harmony between humanity and the landscape is achieved through the composition of Mona Lisa; she is placed in foreground‚ set against the Landscape in the background. The connecting
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Study Guide Renaissance Humanism was a threat to the Church because it D. emphasized a return to the original sources of Christianity (D) Renaissance Humanism was a threat to the Church because it (D) emphasized a return to the original sources of Christianity—the Bible and the writings of the Fathers of the Church. In that light‚ humanists tended to ignore or denounce the proceedings of Church councils and pontiffs during the middle Ages. While many Renaissance humanists denounced scholasticism
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Leonardo’s Mona Lisa v. Michelangelo’s David The Mona Lisa‚ painted by Leonardo da Vinci around 1503-6‚ is oil on panel. It is a three quarter portrait of a young‚ Florentine woman. She is sitting in a chair with her torso twisting around to face the viewer. Her hands are resting on the arm of the chair. Behind the woman in the background is a landscape very characteristic of many Leonardo paintings. The Mona Lisa was painted toward the end of Leonardo’s career. In contrast‚ the David created by
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Leonardo Da Vinci And Mona Lisa Born near Florence‚ Italy in 1452. “Leonardo da Vinci became became known as the universal genius” (Monkeyshines On Art & Great Artists). He was one of the greatest painter of the Italian Renaissance he also was an architect‚ a engineer‚ and sculptor. When he was a child Leonardo was apprentice of the Andrea del Verroccio a famous painter. Some time in his 50s Leonardo created his best work ever and most famous painting The Mona Lisa. In 1517 he settled in France
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AP Euro Final Exam Study Guide * Renaissance humanism -the revival and study of Latin classics to learn what they reveal about human nature -emphasized human beings‚ their achievements‚ interests‚ and capabilities -viewed humanity from a strongly Christian perspective * women in the Renaissance -domestic‚ but some worked (paid less than men) -status of upper-class women declined * John Calvin “Institutes of the Christian Religion” (theme) -belief in absolute sovereignty and omnipotence
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Kumar Sidney Long AP Euro History Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa is an extremely well known and controversial oil painting by the famous Renaissance inventor‚ artist‚ and scientist‚ Leonardo Da Vinci. He began painting the Mona Lisa in 1503 and finally finished in 1519‚ a little before his death. Da Vinci created the now world renowned painting as a commission for the Gerardini Family. The painting is actually named after a member of the Gerardini Family‚ Lisa Del Giondo. It is currently on display
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Humanism The introduction of the concept of humanism greatly affected the Renaissance. The Humanistic influence shaped Renaissance art‚ writing‚ education and thinkers‚ its ideas were spread among all aspects of life. Machiavelli’s writings during the Renaissance were also affected by the ideas of humanism. His ideas reflect the thoughts of humanism in the way he thought governments and societies should be organized. Humanism’s influence on art was very obvious‚ it
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AN ABSTRACTION OF APPLICATION PSYCHOANALYSIS ON MONA LISA SMILE MOVIE By : Yoga Sudarisman In the late 19th century Viennese neurologist Sigmund Freud developed a theory of personality and a system of psychotherapy known as psychoanalysis. According to this theory‚ people are strongly influenced by unconscious forces‚ including innate sexual and aggressive drives. Sigmund Freud compared the human mind to an iceberg. The tip above the water represents consciousness‚ and the vast
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The Italian Renaissance was a period of great achievement that produced very influential masterworks that directly affects society today. The masterworks created by the genius artists during this time period are all greatly influenced by the philosophy of Humanism. Humanism of the Italian Renaissance was an education reform based off the idea that humans are the primary importance and centered on human’s values‚ capacities‚ and worth (Eugenio 534). This theory gives the knowledge necessary for
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