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1. In what ways was Leonardo da Vinci experimental with his artwork? He was experimental in that he used many different styles and techniques in his works. The last supper he established a balance between intense human emotion and symbolic importance of Jesus. It represented his soon to be death and the institution of the rituals of the Mass. He was experiemtnal in the fact that he had the skill of great proportions through his use of geometry.. Leonardo’s creation of the Vitruvian man is a great
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very demanding artistic journey‚ a commission to paint the ceiling of the Sistine chapel in the Vatican. At first‚ Michelangelo‚ who had been busy painting frescos in Pope Julius’ tomb‚ refused his successor’s request‚ feeling that the undertaking of such a monumental task would take him away from his first love‚ that of sculpture‚ but the Pope insisted‚ and his word prevailed. Ironically‚ Michelangelo’s work on the chapel ceiling far exceeded
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High Renaissance Introduction * the art of high renaissance‚ sought a general ‚unified effect in terms of pictorial representation and architectural composition. * a controlled equilibrium was observed from the increase in the dramatic force & physical presence of work of art. * Because the essential characteristic of renaissance art was its unity-a balance was achieved as a matter of intuition. * As a result‚ the style was destined to break up if the emphasis was shifted
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greatest living artist in his lifetime‚ and ever since then he was been held to be one of the greatest artist of all time”. There are 2 sculptures that stands out in Michelangelo’s work; which are the David and Pieta sculptures; as well as the Sistine Chapel ceiling painting. In class we discussed the Renaissance period of different artists such as: Leonardo …………………………
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The Last Judgment is a fresco by Michelangelo Buonarroti in Sistine Chapel around 1534-1541‚ depicting one of the most famous scenes in Hebrew Bible. The Last Judgment is about Christ judging human sins. In this fresco‚Michelangelo exhibits the beauty of human beings and his desire for a just and fair society. His desire can be seen in every detail in this fresco. In describing the beauty of human world‚ he uses strict mathematical support in depicting the 3 dimensional space‚ and he uses the chiaroscuro
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Selfness is a virtue of humanity and generosity is an offshot of selfness. It is the virtue of bringing a smile onto other peoples faces. For the most part‚ it is good to be generous. In the Prince‚ Machiavelli argues that there are boundaries on when and to what extend a prince should be generous before his people take advantage of him or are no longer satisfied with his generosity and expect more from him. Through his text and my understanding of Machiavelli perspective on generosity you will be
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At the end of the 14th century AD‚ a couple of Italian thinkers declared that they are already entering in a new age and that the unenlightened ‘Middle Ages’ is over. They have called the new age a ‘rinascita’ or rebirth of learning‚ literature‚ art and culture. This period was later called Renaissance. The Renaissance period which served as transition period between the Medieval and Modern Europe ended in the 1600. It is best known for its cultural achievements which include the literary works
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The Agony and the Ecstasy The past is always forgotten‚ left alone in the dark‚ a reminiscence among hundreds‚ until it finally erodes from living memory…But before it vanishes‚ the past always fights back‚ in an effort to reclaim its throne. In 15th century Europe‚ the Church and its preachings of the past were swept away in a tide of change; the clash of these two ideas is shown in The Agony and the Ecstasy. Throughout the movie‚ Pope Julius II illustrates the values of the Middle Ages through
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of the High Renaissance some of the younger artists felt that everything difficult to be done to prove yourself in the art world had already been done‚ thus the development of a new style‚ Mannerism. The Last Judgment‚ or better known as the Sistine Chapel‚ shows strong tendencies of the Mannerist Period. The exaggerated muscles on the naked bodies is a strong example. Also the way the bodies are positioned in such pained poses also points towards the Mannerist style. The overly ornate and intricate
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