Renaissance Architecture: A Revival of Classical Ideals
Quattro: Brunelleschi’s Influence
Brunelleschi paved the way for nearly all Renaissance architects. However, his understanding of classical architectural orders was incomplete, resulting in a unique architectural language that incorporated classical elements without strictly adhering to ancient rules. Architects following Brunelleschi, particularly Donato Bramante, further developed this language, leading to the full recovery of classicism during the 15th century, culminating in Sebastiano Serlio’
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1. Academicista Painting
1 – Principles of the Academy
To meet the demands of the Academy, the painters should respect a certain number of principles.
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Respect the hierarchy of genres
topics: religious, mythological or historical must convey a moral message [where people can learn from the table]. They come in decreasing order: the scenes of daily life (called small genus or genre or custom), stories the landscape and still life (Still Life)
According to the Academy, portraits, landscapes and
Surrealism and Rationalism in Art
The Dragon by Oscar Dominguez
Classification of the Work
Oil on canvas painting, 82 x 61 cm.
Composition of the Work
The author presents a symbolic landscape. In this painting, we find the dragon that gives the title to the work fading into the roots of a tree. Resting on the dragon is a dreaming lion. The dragon stands as a ritual totem on a flat surface resembling lava. On a grand piano floats the lion, a fairly common symbol that reinforces the role of the dragon tree. The tree may be associated
Read MoreText Classification in Communication: An Overview
Text Classification in Communication
Elements of Textual Analysis
The classification of different types of textual analysis focuses on the elements involved in communication. Each text must be clear about the following:
- The term it deals with
- The issuer or sender
- The recipe or method used
- The channel of communication
- The intentions behind the text
- The code used (language, symbols)
- The role of language
- The register or level of formality
- The genre it belongs to
These elements determine the style and structure
Read MoreNeoclassicism and Cubism: A Journey Through Art History
Neoclassicism
Introduction
Neoclassicism was a prominent artistic movement that flourished in Europe and the United States during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It drew inspiration from the art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome, seeking to revive classical ideals in response to the perceived excesses of the Baroque and Rococo styles.
Characteristics of Neoclassical Art
- Emphasis on harmony, balance, and order.
- Focus on simplicity and rationality.
- Rejection of excessive ornamentation and emotionalism.
Baroque Art and Architecture: A Journey Through Masterpieces
Baroque Art and Architecture
The Colonnade of St. Peter
Undoubtedly the most unique construction of the entire papal building plan, the Colonnade of St. Peter’s Square was designed by Bernini. It aims to highlight the most important place of papal Rome as the focus of Catholic religiosity. The architect created an open ellipse, consisting of a set of giant Tuscan columns connected to the city and linked by a corridor. This diverts from the facade of the basilica, which stands out like a large theatrical
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