Art represented different things at different periods. They were expressions of people that had a purpose. When the Roman empire fell, its art survived and continued along with the influences of the Carolingian, Ottonian, Byzantine, and other local Germanic traditions that preceded but made up what we call the Romanesque art of the 1000-1200 A.D. This, likewise, preceded and influenced Gothic art which later emerged at the edge of the 13th century.
Romanesque art mostly revolved around characters and stories taken from the Bible or religious teachings since this type of art started in monasteries and churches. And, because of the increasing wealth, as well as the increasing number of monks, priests and pilgrims, the churches had to become
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Stained glass paintings became common in these structures, as well as the intricately hand painted illustrations in illuminated manuscripts and woodworks that decorate the religious buildings.
Some of the general characteristics of Romanesque paintings are the following:
- There is a religious message or teaching being portrayed or imparted.
- Because the artists of this time focused more on the message of the painting, there is an anti naturalistic representation of reality for the characters painted: the message is more important.
- Gestural representation is emphasized wherein most characters are seen giving a gesture or are in motion. For example a saint has his hands held up like he is giving a blessing.
- Because of he frontality of the figures, the expressions are intensified as either a majestic calmness or an agitated
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Romanesque Manuscripts
- the manuscripts produced during this period had some of the best Romanesque style paintings since they were not restricted by the fresco medium or by walls and lack luster paint. It is highly detailed and the pictures were important for portraying the message since many people at that time still cannot read or write. The majority of illuminated manuscripts were of religious matter and the bible is what is widely produced wherein the monasteries were the centers of production. The paintings used intense and eye catching colors: the characters had vivid clothes in contrast to a simple background. The embellishment with gold or silver gave the manuscripts the impression that the page had been literally illuminated. However, the figures are still distorted, with a flat perspective and the feet turned to the side.
- the St. Alban’s Psalter is widely considered as one of the most important examples of English Romanesque art book production created for St. Alban’s Abbey in the 12th century. It features lavish decorations and 40 full page miniatures with iconographic innovations that made it last throughout the Middle Ages.
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23. a) there are intricate details to the painting. b) it shows what the early Christians thought of their savior in the early days. c) the icon in the painting is none other than Christ himself. d) the medium is stained glass 24.
One way paintings demonstrate this is the difference between the Mona Lisa and Madonna Enthroned Between Two Angels. The older painting, Madonna Enthroned Between Two Angles, is unrealistic and has rather depressing dark colors. While the Renaissance painting, the Mona Lisa, is not only much more realistic, but also a lot more cheerful, brighter feel, and became a true masterpiece (Doc A). In the paintings, the fact the Renaissance painting is brighter, more realistic and a famous masterpiece, shows that the Renaissance changed the art style into a unique, amazing representation that changed the entire future of art. The paintings from the Renaissance showed that people saw each other differently than before( Doc A).
Religion. Most, if not all art from that time had to do with God. There was either a hidden meaning about God, or the focus was just there. But during the Renaissance, all that changed. People began to view art in different ways.
For example calligraphy was a beautiful art form and in document 6, calligraphy in the shape of a bird is seen as art. This intricate detailed art was used to reflect the glory of allah. Muslims are not allowed to put humans in their art so caligraphy was a way to express their love for allah respectfully. Calligraphy was used to add decoration to buildings and objects as well. This art form diffused into Europe and Asia becoming a popular style.
Artists started to take pride in their artwork and began exploring new humanist themes in their art rather than focusing on the traditional biblical subject matter that was popular during the middle ages. Italian scholars and artists saw themselves as reawakening to the ideals and achievements of classical Roman culture. Renaissance art gave philosophers a different perspective on reality and this affected their writings from then on. Artists used the idea of symmetry and linear perspective which also led to people developing interests in math and science. Scientists and Mathematicians became inspired by the work of art being created just like how artists became inspired by philosophies and new theories coming into the time period.
Almost everyone in that time looked at the Catholic Church to explain the world around them and had faith completely in the churches. Most of the art in this era were focused on Jesus Christ and had deep religious
DBQ “What a piece of work is man!” (Doc. B). After the middle ages, and after the Black plague, and fighting had begun to die down, Europe had started a new era. The Renaissance, people had begun to look up to the sky and began to think about the world around them. People began to question authority, and look at the things around them, and make new resources.
The Protestant Reformation had a massive sway on the visual arts in Northern European art. One of the main changes was that holy imagery was no longer the most significant feature in art. Iconoclasm took over as Protestant reformers encouraged the removal of pious images. The patrons of the north became more captivated in secular concepts and ideas, and they also wanted their messages about ethics to be shown in fewer godly behaviors. The Reformation led artists to seek patrons outside of the church; and several different types of themes were requested during this time.
Humanism also played a part in the arts, since most art was influenced by the art of the Greeks and Romans. Artists wanted to revive the techniques and styles from those cultures. You can also see the difference between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in artwork. In Leonardo Da’ Vinci’s 1490 painting The Vitruvian Man he depicts a sketch like picture of the male anatomy in motion. (Document 6)
1. Compare the stylistic and cultural features of art from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods. Paleolithic is Old Stone Age and Neolithic is New Stone Age. The Paleolithic culture and stylistic features of art was started nearly two million years ago.
In both pictures we are able to identify Humanism, Individualism, and Secularism whether or not if it is a famous painting or
As expressed in Document A, from Theodore Rabb’s Basic Books, The Last Days of the Renaissance & The March to Modernity, “The clearest evidence of the break with medieval culture comes from the visual arts”. The Middle Ages had an emphasis on religious figures and symbolism. The two images contained Document A included: Madonna Enthroned Between two Angels by Duccio di Buonisegna from the late 13th century as well as Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, from the early 16th century; upon further observation the conclusion can be made that not only was the art from the Middle Ages focused mostly on religious subject, but it also had two-dimensional lifeless figures and drab colors, as expressed in the painting. This great contrast is clear because the Renaissance painting is the complete opposite, possessing realistic figures which were true to form and three dimensional, vibrant landscapes, with a focus on the individual. As Rabb put it, “the new artistic styles would echo broader movements and interests of the new age.”
The portrait was painted on wood panel and in gothic like form. Nonetheless, this masterpiece is representation of time, the complexity of the painting and the
the technique and execution of fresco painting made an impact throughout the 14th century. For a wide range landscape painting, that gave a lot of detail ,painting style and variety around the whole painting. It can be seen anywhere in church, where you are to observe the design and unique touch of the decoration. most likely the theme of fresco painting is to connect or represent spiritual and faith from heaven. Other thing add to it are human figures, as it put more touch of variety, seeing different movement and faces which show more realism from the whole range of the concept.
This particular piece of art is done in a Gothic Horror style, which was popularized during the Romanticism era. This form of art was often crude, grotesque, and exaggerated, such as this picture shows. This image is said to signify the Greek titan, Saturn, consuming the body of one of his sons. Saturn made himself believe that his sons would want to overthrow his power, just like how the titan did with his own father and as a result of that, he found that devouring his children after they were born was the best option to protect his power. This painting was done during the Romanticism time period, where horror was highly valued.