Comparing Works Of Art
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COMPARING WORKS OF ART
Comparing Works of Art
American Intercontinental University
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Table of Contents
Page 3. Abstract
Page 4. Art Terms of the Renaissance
Page 5. Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardo da Vinci
Page 6. References
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Abstract
The Renaissance (1450 - 1600) was great rebirth of humanism, and a revival in cultural achievements for their own sake. The Renaissance began in Italy and then spread throughout northern Europe. Art, science and literature all grew tremendously during the Renaissance, led by artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, scientists like Galileo, and writers like Shakespeare.
In art, the Renaissance renewed interest in naturalistic styles and formal rules of composition such as perspective. The Greek classical ideals of ideal proportions (for depicting the human body as well as for architecture and painting) also regained popularity. Important artists of the Italian Renaissance were with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
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Art Terms of the Renaissance
alabaster – A fine-grained, slightly translucent stone with a smooth milk-white surface.
buon fresco – Sometimes called “true Fresco.” a technique in which pigment suspended in water is applied to wet plaster, A very durable method.
chiaroscuro - refers to the fine art painting modeling effect of a strong contrast between light and dark to give the illusion of depth or three-dimensionality. Italian word (chiaro0 and dark (scuro), this technique was widely used in the Baroque period
contrapposto – The principle of weight shift in the visual arts. it’s commonly used to depict a figure in a relaxed...
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