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Mirrored tricks, the skill of Realism
If someone asked me, “What is your favorite art piece from Renais sance era?” My answer would be, Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife, by Jan van Eyck. When you look at, the painting closely, you should, notice that there is
Mirrored tricks, the skill of Realism
If someone asked me, “What is your favorite art piece from Renais sance era?” My answer would be, Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife, by Jan van Eyck. When you look at, the painting closely, you should, notice that there is
Renaissance Artists: Best of Both Worlds
“No feature of the Renaissance evokes greater admiration than it’s artistic masterpieces,” (Mckay, 421). Personally, I find greater interest in the architectural and scientific advances during the Renaissance. To explore Mckay’s statement further, I decided to take a look at the relationship
Renaissance Artists: Best of Both Worlds
“No feature of the Renaissance evokes greater admiration than it’s artistic masterpieces,” (Mckay, 421). Personally, I find greater interest in the architectural and scientific advances during the Renaissance. To explore Mckay’s statement further, I decided to take a look at the relationship
The Firsts of the Last (Supper)
Have you ever wondered why a painting of twelve men having dinner conquered the attention of the whole world? I came to realize that us as viewers have to look deeper into the painting
The Firsts of the Last (Supper)
Have you ever wondered why a painting of twelve men having dinner conquered the attention of the whole world? I came to realize that us as viewers have to look deeper into the painting
Wealthy People Really Can Have it All
Modern day displays of wealth differ substantially than those of the renaissance period; these can be anything from the donation of a bench in a city park to wearing a pair of designer shoes. During the Renaissance this was not
Wealthy People Really Can Have it All
Modern day displays of wealth differ substantially than those of the renaissance period; these can be anything from the donation of a bench in a city park to wearing a pair of designer shoes. During the Renaissance this was not
True Love
When you look at the Pieta one of the finest sculpture of Michelangelo, have you ever wonder what does Michelangelo really try to convey to us?. He completed this piece of work when he was only 24 years old. It
Art: Too Cool for Politics
Former Mackinac Center President, Lawrence R. Reed, stated in 2003, “art is too important to be dependent upon politicians” (Reed). When I first read Reed’s statement I was surprised – the government funds art? Apparently yes, about $160 million in
Art: Too Cool for Politics
Former Mackinac Center President, Lawrence R. Reed, stated in 2003, “art is too important to be dependent upon politicians” (Reed). When I first read Reed’s statement I was surprised – the government funds art? Apparently yes, about $160 million in
Evolution vs. Creation
The transition between the Medieval to Renaissance times was an amazingly abrupt one, but I feel like some people believe that people like Michelangelo and Rafael were born and simply decided to start a new age called the Renaissance just
Evolution vs. Creation
The transition between the Medieval to Renaissance times was an amazingly abrupt one, but I feel like some people believe that people like Michelangelo and Rafael were born and simply decided to start a new age called the Renaissance just
How to Save $167.5 Million Dollars
I want to save money. So does the US government. With the US economy barely on its feet after the recession (see Dow Jones Industrial Stock Average, here) and the unemployment rate still close to double digits (see unemployment rate,
How to Save $167.5 Million Dollars
I want to save money. So does the US government. With the US economy barely on its feet after the recession (see Dow Jones Industrial Stock Average, here) and the unemployment rate still close to double digits (see unemployment rate,
The Most Dazzling Pearl—Venus
When you first see the painting The Birth of Venus, perhaps you are attracted by the naked woman standing in the middle. But, wait, why is her skin so pale, so “cadaverous” or “at least cold” (Pater, 46)? And why
The Most Dazzling Pearl—Venus
When you first see the painting The Birth of Venus, perhaps you are attracted by the naked woman standing in the middle. But, wait, why is her skin so pale, so “cadaverous” or “at least cold” (Pater, 46)? And why
Math + Science = Art?
Amazingly enough, I may actually have some hope when it comes to creating beautiful artwork. What I find most interesting about renaissance art is the amalgamation of subjects such as science and mathematics in art, which is so evident in
Math + Science = Art?
Amazingly enough, I may actually have some hope when it comes to creating beautiful artwork. What I find most interesting about renaissance art is the amalgamation of subjects such as science and mathematics in art, which is so evident in
True Reflections
Men in the Renaissance really thought they knew women. Leonardo painted the Mona Lisa, Botticelli depicted Venus, and Michelangelo created the pieta. Of course, you already know this. But that begs the question: Were depictions of women best reflected in
True Reflections
Men in the Renaissance really thought they knew women. Leonardo painted the Mona Lisa, Botticelli depicted Venus, and Michelangelo created the pieta. Of course, you already know this. But that begs the question: Were depictions of women best reflected in
Almost as Recognizable as the Dollar Bill
Tourist elbows were jabbing in all directions as everyone stretched for a glimpse of the Mona Lisa, a painting that, according to McKay “may actually be the best-known painting in the history of art” (McKay 427). As I timidly squeezed
Almost as Recognizable as the Dollar Bill
Tourist elbows were jabbing in all directions as everyone stretched for a glimpse of the Mona Lisa, a painting that, according to McKay “may actually be the best-known painting in the history of art” (McKay 427). As I timidly squeezed
Imagine an Artist
Imagine an artist. What do you see? Do you see an educated, wealthy person? Our modern society lends the answer: probably not. I became fascinated by this idea, of how an artist lives and how society has changed their views
Imagine an Artist
Imagine an artist. What do you see? Do you see an educated, wealthy person? Our modern society lends the answer: probably not. I became fascinated by this idea, of how an artist lives and how society has changed their views
The Biggest Waste of Time is … Education?
More specifically, a liberal arts education. Or is it? Well, if you ask Florida governor Rick Scott (link to full speech, here), it’s useless and will soon be subject to large budget cuts. And if you ask New York Times
The Biggest Waste of Time is … Education?
More specifically, a liberal arts education. Or is it? Well, if you ask Florida governor Rick Scott (link to full speech, here), it’s useless and will soon be subject to large budget cuts. And if you ask New York Times
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