History Differences in Art Both the Italian and Northern Renaissance had a lot of great art works, and artistes. They had some similar ideas in term of art and they had some differences. The Renaissance all started in Florence, Italy during the 14th century. Florence was the perfect place for it to start because it was at the center of an international trading port with both Europe and the Middle East. Also because Italy was at the center on the Roman Empire after it fell. The Renaissance
Words: 499 - Pages: 2
When was he born – when did he die? - Born: 6th March 1475 in a small village called Caprese, Italy - Died: 18th February 1564 ( Age of 88 )in Rome 2. Biography - He considered himself a “ Son of Florence” although he never lived there - Michelangelo travelled between Rome and Florence because he had a lot of work in both cities - He worked as a sculptor, architect, painter, engineer and as a poet - Michelangelo always looked for the “perfect” stone because he wanted it to have the basic
Words: 557 - Pages: 3
Dictionary defines, “the employment of cunning and duplicity in statecraft or in general conduct". Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian historian, diplomat, philosopher, politician and a humanist writer based in Florence during Renaissance. He was Secretary to the Second Chancery of the Republic of Florence from 1498 to 1512, during which the Medici were out of power. Before which he was responsible for the diplomatic and military affairs in the Florentine Republic. He penned the greatest work of his life;
Words: 560 - Pages: 3
importance of detail to paintings through the altarpiece for the San Zeno in Verona using oil and panel. Andrea Brunelleschi studied Greco-Roman ruins to induce the Italian Renaissance through his work on The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Flore in Florence. Fra Angelico painted the Annunciation of Cortona in tempera on panel, a reference point for future frescos. Andrea del Verrocchio made the Bartolomeo Colleoni, regarded among the best
Words: 1193 - Pages: 5
Science Niccolo Machiavelli Niccolo Machiavelli was born from a prominent family in Florence, Italy on May 3, 1469. He had received a typical education, learning Latin in his early life while he neither excelled in banking and trade. During Machiavelli’s early life, Florence was effectively controlled by the Medici family. The Medici’s were rich and powerful, they owned banks, which were the reason as to why Florence excelled in bank and trade areas. But the Medici family fell from power and was replaced
Words: 382 - Pages: 2
son. Giovanni arranged his figures loosely and dynamically. They display a nervous agitation, as if moved by spiritual passion 14-8 Giotto (di Bondone), Madonna Enthroned, from the Church of Ognissanti, Florence, Italy, ca. 1310. Tempera and gold leaf on wood, 10 8 6 8 . Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence. Giotto displaced the Byzantine style in Italian painting and revived the naturalism of classical art. His figures have substance, dimensionality, and bulk and give the illusion that they could throw shadows
Words: 1700 - Pages: 7
a child I remember looking at the crucifix and always was filled with lots of emotions; from anger to sadness. I believe that was the same emotions the artists who created the famous crucifix at Basilica Santa Croce, in Florence and the crucifix at Santa Maria Novella, in Florence wanted people to feel. The crucifix at Basilica Santa Croce was made by Cimabue, AKA Bencivieni Di Pepo, who was a Florentine painter in the Byzantine Style. His devotion to the Byzantine style of his figures of the Christus
Words: 762 - Pages: 4
start while bringing new ideas people never questioned. 2. Why was Florence at the heart of the Italian Renaissance? Florence was at the heart of the Italian Renaissance because it was started from Florence, and it was one of the wealthiest cities with significant power. The Medici family helped Florence become a cultural center for meetings or discussions about art. 3. What role did the Medici family play in the Renaissance Florence? The Medici family showed special interests for arts and literature
Words: 280 - Pages: 2
this artwork is what influenced this sculpture to be unique. The Medici commissioned this sculpture because they wanted it to be a symbol of Florence. They would place the finished sculpture in a public area. Because of this outrageous notion Donatello decided to completely transform David. A naked David depicted his boldness and represented that of Florence. The last rendition of the prophet, which David
Words: 2446 - Pages: 10
In keeping with the themes of the Renaissance, Machiavelli recommended that a prince appear outwardly to be a shining example of virtue; that he was, in fact a deceitful and ruthless creature of vice ought to be carefully concealed. The Prince demonstrate roots in the fundamental principles of humanism however it explores humanist ideals as a tool to keep power rather than as a virtue in their own right. However when considering Machiavelli’s life and circumstances in addition to humanist ethics
Words: 667 - Pages: 3
