Ancient Roman Art: Etruscan and Italic Influences
Ancient Roman Art: Origins and Influences
Roman Art Origins: Influences: Italic cultures, Etruscan art, Greek art (Magna Graecia).
Italic Cultures
Italic tribes and Etruscans became mixed with the founding of Rome. The Italic tribes did not develop a deconstructed art creation of their own, administratively and politically taking the art forms of their more developed neighbors.
Etruscan Culture and Its Art
Location: The Etruscan civilization was located in the region of Etruria, now Tuscany.
Source: The
Read MoreArt & Architecture Terms: A Concise Glossary
Art & Architecture Glossary
Elevation
The flat representation of the facade of a building.
Anthropomorphic
It means “in human form.”
Vault
A building’s geometric shape forming an arched roof. It is used to cover two walls parallel to two rows of pillars (or columns). It can also be described as an extension of a space. Example: the modern Vaults of the Sydney Opera House.
The Round
Any sculpture that is not connected to another. Example: Michelangelo’s Pietà.
Canon
A standard established to achieve the
Read MoreSt. Peter’s Basilica & Ecstasy of Saint Theresa: Baroque Art
St. Peter’s Basilica: A Monument of Faith and Art
St. Peter’s Basilica, constructed between 1506 and 1626, stands as a testament to Renaissance and Baroque artistry. By the late 15th century, the old St. Peter’s Basilica showed signs of decay. Pope Julius II (1503-1513) decided to reconstruct it, entrusting the initial work to Bramante. The temple was designed to house the tomb of St. Peter, with a centralized, commemorative church layout. Bramante’s design featured a Greek cross plan, with four
Read MoreLiterary Realism: Characteristics and Evolution
Literary Realism: A Deep Dive into 19th-Century Literature
Origins and Definition
Realism was a literary trend that developed in the second half of the nineteenth century. It was characterized by a desire to represent reality objectively. Stendhal’s novel, *The Red and Black*, captured this sentiment with the line, “The novel is a mirror walking along a road.” True realism aimed to reproduce total reality: social, political, economic, and cultural changes.
Realism, therefore, is the tendency for artistic
Read MoreCaravaggio: Realism and Dynamism in Religious Art
Caravaggio’s Unique Artistic Approach
David is represented almost like a child, and this is represented as a vulgar person. He is natural, and is presented with black nails, dirty clothes, etc., mixing reality with unreality. Blend refusing titrations; watch this space.
Supper at Emmaus (Titian and Caravaggio)
We have a static address to the movement; Titian idealized realism as if they were wealthy, with silk dresses, and behind a richly dressed servant, rather than a landlord. The composition of
Read MoreBaroque Architecture and Sculpture: Key Features
Baroque Architecture: Characteristics
Baroque architecture, flourishing from the early 17th century to the mid-18th century, is characterized by a dramatic and opulent style. It emerged as a powerful expression of the Counter-Reformation, aiming to inspire awe and convey the power of the Church.
- Emphasis on Contrasts: Baroque architecture is defined by strong contrasts, both in the use of different materials (chromatic contrasts) and in lighting (alternating areas of light and shadow – chiaroscuro)