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AHIST 1401 ART HISTORY
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That term "Renaissance" refers to the rediscovery and revival of classical art fromancient Greece and Rome, which took place between 1400 and 1600 CE. The rebirth
related to the rediscovery and rebirth of classical art from ancient Greece and Rome.
Whenever we study at Renaissance artists, we can see that they worked hard to
attain harmony, balance, restraint, and realism in their work, with the majority of
the art still being religious in nature. However, throughout the Renaissance, painters
such as Donatello, Lorenzo Ghiberti, and Michelangelo created some of the most
iconic works of art, including Donatello's bronze David, Ghiberti's Florence Doors to
the Baptistery, and Michelangelo's marble David and Pieta. The sculptural styles
altered dramatically as the Renaissance advanced through the 16th century.
Lines became longer, postures became more complicated, and designs became more
complex. Sculptors manipulated their subjects' anatomy, lengthening their limbs
and defining their muscles. The emphasis was on complexity, and beauty and style
began to take priority above reality. Mannerism was the name given to this new
fashion. (n.d., Khan Academy).
The Baroque (17th century) art may be considered as a continuation of Renaissance
forms, with new components, substance, and motives tied to historical events. It's
worth noting how they both drew on the Greek and Roman classical forms lexicon
that Renaissance painters had restored. The Baroque, on the other hand, is marked
by more ornate ornamental features and a much more dramatic, emotional tone.
All of this has been linked to the Catholic Church, which was the principal sponsor of
art throughout this time period. The Counter Reformation's heightened theological
emotions are said to be mirrored in the artistic dynamic style of baroque art. The
Roman Catholic Church championed both the Renaissance and the Baroque periods,
and there are many parallels between them, while the Baroque was inspired by an
entirely distinct set of values. The goal of the Baroque style was to create an
emotional connection with the observer, but it was also designed to be
comprehended by the general public. In the early decades of the 18th century, it was
progressively superseded by the Rococo style. Juliao (n.d.)
The Rococo, commonly known as that of the late Baroque, was indeed a creative,
architectural, and fine arts style. Just after death of King Louis XIV, it began in
France under the influence of King Louis XV, not really the church. It symbolized a
shift away from the deep emotion and drama associated with Baroque art and
toward a more lighthearted, though still ornate style. The Rococo evolved from the
Baroque, but it did so without the style's weighty and highly emotive aspects. Harris
and Zucker (n.d.) In summary, Baroque architecture was taken from Renaissance
architecture and updated to produce more dramatic effects through the use of
three-dimensional shapes, depths, details, and oval-shaped spaces. It was created by
Catholics in order to catch Protestants off guard. The Rococo period was essentially
a more extreme version of the Baroque period, with more detailing and
asymmetrical forms.
Essentially, all of the aforementioned developments had an impact on both the art
as well as the artists.
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