High Renaissance
High Renaissance Introduction * the art of high renaissance, sought a general ,unified effect in terms of pictorial representation and architectural composition. * a controlled equilibrium was observed from the increase in the dramatic force & physical presence of work of art. * Because the essential characteristic of renaissance art was its unity-a balance was achieved as a matter of intuition. * As a result, the style was destined to break up if the emphasis was shifted to favor any one element in the composition. * Climax of renaissance painting & sculpture-it reached an ideal of harmony by that time way evidenced by work of Leonardo Da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo. * An aesthetic illusion of reality became the predominant aim of high renaissance. * By the time of high renaissance the artists fully understood the application of perspective, uses of color & consistent light and shade & the correct depiction of anatomical human body in any position. * they tried to idealize the mankind, the universe go beyond the natural world, as they saw man had the potential & dignity to be god like. * Physical beauty was used to express spiritual beauty. * Landscapes were beautifully idealized so as to cerate a setting fit for divine beings. * Perfect beings were shown inhabiting a world beyond everyday surroundings. * The human body was the main preoccupation oh high renaissance artists & they often depicted it nude. * Women were shown with rounded torsos & broad hips and men were heavily muscled, showing the influence of antique statues. Subject matter * Themes from mythology increased in importance. * Portraits gave a psychological insight into the personality of the sitter. Media and technique * Tempera continued to be used on wood panels. * Oil began to be used in combinations or alone on wood or canvas. * Fresco remained important. Design: * Pyramid cal