Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (6 March 1475 – 18 February 1564)‚ commonly known as Michelangelo‚ was an Italian sculptor‚ painter‚ architect‚ poet‚ and engineer of the High Renaissance who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art. Despite making few forays beyond the arts‚ his versatility in the disciplines he took up was of such a high order that he is often considered a contender for the title of the archetypal Renaissance man‚ along with his fellow Italian Leonardo
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Humanism is a philosophy that was born during the Renaissance‚ beginning in Florence in the last decades of the 14th century. The theory introduced new ways of thinking that allowed people to question and interpret the Bible anyway they wish. Prior to Humanism‚ people lived their lives under the impression that it was all to serve god. It wasn’t until people began taking an interest in the work of Greek philosophers that true appreciation of human life became apparent. Humanism inspired people to
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Leonardo’s Mona Lisa v. Michelangelo’s David The Mona Lisa‚ painted by Leonardo da Vinci around 1503-6‚ is oil on panel. It is a three quarter portrait of a young‚ Florentine woman. She is sitting in a chair with her torso twisting around to face the viewer. Her hands are resting on the arm of the chair. Behind the woman in the background is a landscape very characteristic of many Leonardo paintings. The Mona Lisa was painted toward the end of Leonardo’s career. In contrast‚ the David created by
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despised. So he chose to have the upstairs rooms redone to his taste. Julius II summoned a number of well-known artists to decorate "his" rooms; Sodoma Bramantino‚ Lorenzo Litto‚ and Perugino. When Raphael was introduced to the papal court in 1508 by Bramante (the pope ’s architect and trusted adviser in artistic matters) Julius II released all the other artists and gave Raphael individual responsibility for the stanze. The job of Raphael was to paint a number of frescos (painting on wet plaster wall)
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The problems of defining humanism in relation to art are compounded by the notion of‘renaissance’ art. Some scholars unhesitatingly speak of ‘the arts in the age of humanism’ and even ‘the art of humanism’; others resolve to treat the arts in terms independent of any such associations. This division reflects a healthy suspicion about relying on broad categories such as ‘humanism’ and ‘renaissance’ in historical inquiry generally and in art history and criticism in particular. There is an increasing
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Classical Style vs. the Renaissance One of the most influential artistic styles in western culture is the Classical Style. This term describes the art and architecture produced in Ancient Greece between the late sixth and early fourth centuries B.C.E. The harmonious order that governs almost all the aspects of Ancient Greek Civilization‚ including politics and philosophy‚ was the basis of this rich artistic period which has always had a strong influence on Western culture. Nevertheless‚ there have
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Filippo Brunelleschi’s Dome & Its Construction I. Introduction & thesis A. Period of time (The Renaissance): A.D. 1350-1700 1. Renaissance literally means "rebirth"‚ "revival" "restoration" a. Rebirth of the ancient Greek style b. The neoclassic style of architecture prevailing during the Renaissance 2. Transitional movement in Europe a. The Renaissance is understood as a historical age that was preceded by the Middle Ages and followed by the Reformation. b. Between medieval and
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St. Peters Basilica is located in the Vatican in Rome. Built in the High Renaissance to early Baroque period‚ the construction of St. Peter’s took about 150 years to complete. A bevvy of famous architects worked on the Basilica‚ beginning with Bramante and finishing with Michelangelo. It has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world‚ and though it is neither the Cathedral of the Pope nor the mother church of Roman Catholicism‚ it is still regarded as one of the holiest Catholic
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>cases Donatos: Finding the New Pizza >Abstract The pizza segment of the fast-food industry is very aggressive. As people’s tastes change and new diets become the rage‚ restaurant chains must decide if and how to respond. This case focuses on the research behind the introduction of Donato’s low-carbohydrate pizza‚ and how the company collapsed its normal productdevelopment research process to take advantage of a current trend. www.donatos.com >The Scenario Used with permission of Pamela
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Raphael’s “School of Athens” fresco is one of the four frescoes in the Stanza della Segnatura ‚ in the Vatican. The walls are covered with four different scenes‚ each depicting a different theme. The School of Athens represents Philosophy. The techniques and figures used in the fresco not only pay homage to Raphael’s influences‚ but are also a presentation of the skills acquired from each. Almost as though he was submitting it for approval. As Raphael traveled throughout Italy‚ he formed relationships
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