ART 108 Assignment 1
Assignment 1
Answer the following questions and submit through the Assignments icon.
1. How does the word Renaissance reflect the changes in the world of art during the time period discussed in Chapter 12? The word Renaissance, the French word for “rebirth”, denotes a selfconscious revival of interest in ancient Greek and Roman texts and culture that is reflected in the work of most of the artists.
2. How does Nicola Pisano in the Pulpit, Pisa Baptistry show the influence of Roman style? The
Nicola Pisano in the Pulpit, Pisa Baptistry provides a good example of the Roman heritage in
Italian medieval art that shows the influence of Etruscan and Roman Tomb Effigies.
3. Who was the last great Byzantine painter? Describe the influence of the Byzantine style in his painting discussed in the notes. The great Byzantine painter was Cimabue. The influence of the Byzantine style remains strong in the monumental Madonna Enthroned with the lines of gold in Mary’s draperies, long thin fingers, proportions of Christ, elaborate throne with no visible support. 4. In Giotto’s Madonna Enthroned, how does the artist show more naturalism in his painting? In
Giotto’s painting, he shows more naturalism by the use of space.
5. How does Giotto create a sense of movement in Kiss of Judas? The fresco is devoid of landscape forms that might distract the viewer. Nor do any of Giotto's figures face the picture plane. Most focus on the dramatic confrontation between Christ and Judas. Judas and Christ turn and lock each other's gaze. They are surrounded ominously by the helmets framing their heads.
Over Christ's head, there are two stakes that emphasize the rage of the mob against him. Giotto signals the violence of Christ's death. Giotto is the first artist since ancient Rome to depict figures in back view. He places three figures as if in different stages of a turn. The pointing man in the three quarter view. Judas turns farther to the right. The hooded man in the gray is seen directly from
Answer the following questions and submit through the Assignments icon.
1. How does the word Renaissance reflect the changes in the world of art during the time period discussed in Chapter 12? The word Renaissance, the French word for “rebirth”, denotes a selfconscious revival of interest in ancient Greek and Roman texts and culture that is reflected in the work of most of the artists.
2. How does Nicola Pisano in the Pulpit, Pisa Baptistry show the influence of Roman style? The
Nicola Pisano in the Pulpit, Pisa Baptistry provides a good example of the Roman heritage in
Italian medieval art that shows the influence of Etruscan and Roman Tomb Effigies.
3. Who was the last great Byzantine painter? Describe the influence of the Byzantine style in his painting discussed in the notes. The great Byzantine painter was Cimabue. The influence of the Byzantine style remains strong in the monumental Madonna Enthroned with the lines of gold in Mary’s draperies, long thin fingers, proportions of Christ, elaborate throne with no visible support. 4. In Giotto’s Madonna Enthroned, how does the artist show more naturalism in his painting? In
Giotto’s painting, he shows more naturalism by the use of space.
5. How does Giotto create a sense of movement in Kiss of Judas? The fresco is devoid of landscape forms that might distract the viewer. Nor do any of Giotto's figures face the picture plane. Most focus on the dramatic confrontation between Christ and Judas. Judas and Christ turn and lock each other's gaze. They are surrounded ominously by the helmets framing their heads.
Over Christ's head, there are two stakes that emphasize the rage of the mob against him. Giotto signals the violence of Christ's death. Giotto is the first artist since ancient Rome to depict figures in back view. He places three figures as if in different stages of a turn. The pointing man in the three quarter view. Judas turns farther to the right. The hooded man in the gray is seen directly from