Whilst artists of the Renaissance and Reformation were oftentimes commissioned by popes and aristocrats and thus sought to depict overt, beautiful pictures of glory, and artists of the late 19th century received money from their followers and thus sought to depict society in its bleak truth, both attempted to influence their audience through messages found solely in art. The Renaissance period was in many ways a golden age for art. With the rise of the nation-state, rulers began to see the value of art as a powerful means of persuasion. Most artists received their commissions from aristocrats and popes attempting to intimidate, impress, and enchant their visitors, and from such an influence arose the baroque style of art: highly overt, colorful, and glorious. Artists such as Michelangelo, who received generous commissions from Pope Julius II, created such splendid, ethereal, and religious works as David and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel as a way to impress and captivate followers of the Catholic Church (and, undoubtedly, as a means to intimidate followers of the Protestant Reformation).
Rococo vs. Neoclassical Art Periods Over the years, works of art have developed and varied greatly across genres and time periods. From the cave paintings of the Paleolithic era to the abstract expressionism and Pop Art of the 21st century, we have seen styles of art evolve and develop. These styles and periods of art sometimes reflect past artists and styles and other times introduce an era of completely new art genres and styles. Two different art periods that succeeded each other is rococo and neoclassicism. Rococo is a style of art that began in the early to mid-18th century and was closely followed by the neoclassical art movement.
It was thinking according to these very ideas that Thomas Cole’s talents as a painter came forth, with paintings that in Europe would be called “picturesque”. With the Romantic ideals such as strong emotion stressed a source of aesthetic experience, and an emphasis on emotions such as awe in confronting sublimity in untamed nature, Thomas Cole brings the qualities of Europe’s Romantic Movement into America’s artistic culture (“Romanticism”). Thomas Cole had not only become an icon of American artistic culture, but had become a conveyer of European artistic culture as well. With his beautiful pieces of art acting as a medium between cultures, and establishing himself as the icon for American landscape painting, Thomas Cole was and is considered the founder of the “Hudson River School”. The term is referring to the foremost representatives of nineteenth century American landscape painting (Avery and Roque).
Early in my life, i worked for many employers. I was a court painter, with the court rank of Valet De Chambre. First i was employed by John, of Bavaria; and later, after the death of John, was employed by Duke Phillip the good of Burgundy. I produced portraits and religious subjects that are unmatched for their brilliance, their advanced complexity, and the huge amount of symbolism. Also, I have perfected the newly developed technique of oil painting.
The Renaissance was also a new era in patronage. Works were commissioned by the church or wealthy patrons who controlled most aspects of the work such as subject matter, location, size and medium. From the age of fifteen Michelangelo was taken into the household of Lorenzo de Medici, a wealthy poet, architect, politician, businessman and patron of the arts. Michelangelo lived with the Medici family, who hosted many humanist and Neoplatonic thinkers and in this stimulating environment he became a trained intellectual as well as a uniquely gifted artist. Reputable artists, like Michelangelo, were sufficiently trusted and admired to allow more freedom of expression.
Jan van Eyck was born in the Netherlands, and studied under his brother Hubert van Eyck. In 1425, van Eyck moved to Bruges to become a court painter for Phillip the Good. As a court painter, van Eyck had the opportunity to travel and improve his already great skill. After six years of travel, van Eyck settled in Bruges. Van Eyck’s work was commissioned by both Phillip the Good and outside patrons.
This rebirthing period brought forward a new culture of humanistic values of Christianity, new ideas in science, philosophy, and politics as well as in literature and the fine arts. This was also a time of hierarchy, whereas, the social status of your parents deemed your place in society. In this Renaissance period of history, we find such great painting artist such as Leonardo Da Vinci, known for his painting of “The Last Supper” and the “Mona Lisa.” His work has demonstrated distinction and precision of the humanistic side of the characters in his paintings. It has great definition in the details of emotion and expression, included in the facial features, attire and surroundings. He captures the realism in both paintings.
Wealthy citizens commissioned specific art for both secular and religious projects. Though medieval tradition of religious subjects and stories from the bible continued this was combined with ideals of human figures and nature. This paper will describe, analyze, and interpret The Usurers by Marinus Van Reymerswaele. The Usurers,
Prior to the classical era, musical patronage was dominated by the church. In the height of classicalism, the relatively new ‘public concert’ was growing in popularity, while patronage from monarchs was still the main lifeline for composers like Haydn and early Beethoven. Then by the start of the romantic era, the public concert grew to be the primary financial supporter of musicians. [2] Without this crucial shift in patronage, the lifestyle and vitality of musicians would be significantly different from how it is today. This change in patronage had a parallel relationship with changes in musical style as well.
Impressionism and Post-Impressionism An Analysis and Critique of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Rachael Polston Western Governors University January, 2011 Impressionism and Post-Impressionism An Analysis and Critique of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism Impressionism and Post-Impressionism were two artistic movements that began late in the 19th century and ended during the beginning of the 20th century. The Impressionism era brought about new subject matter and techniques that were criticized for many years. However, it eventually became as authoritative as the traditions it replaced, bringing with it many great masterpieces that inspired future generations many years later. Post-Impressionists pushed the acceptability even further, with new techniques and radical uses of color. Rebellion and independence defined these movements, creating artist that were bound together by their unique style of creating art.