Implied texture, also known as visual texture, is perceived by the viewer when looking at art. In his painting The Waterseller of Seville, Diego Velazquez uses color, light, shadow, shape and other techniques to make a flat, two-dimensional canvas appear three dimensional. The figure and...
How might it be argued that the Greek polis was destined for failure? Why has it been suggested that Athenian direct democracy was a "brilliant failure"? ...
How is the relationship between men and women explored by Judith Leyster in The Proposition (20.10)?Can you find a contemporary example (artwork or photographic image) that explores a relationship between two people in a similar way? Include the image in your first post along with a...
Option 1: Big Business (Monopolies) and Exploitation of Workers View the following resource: The Progressive EraLinks to an external site. (27:30) Browse and read one (1) of the following: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory FireLinks to an external site. ...
In 300-500 words, describe Caravaggism. How can the influence of Caravaggio be seen in the following paintings Velázquez’s The Water Carrier of SevilleLinks to an external site. (19.35), Tenbrugghen’s Singing Lute PlayerLinks to an external site. (20.15), and Rembrandt’s The Night WatchLinks to an external...
In 300-500 words compare and contrast the three sculptures of David: Donatello’s David Michelangelo’s David Bernini’s David Note the similarities and differences of these three sculptures and how they are emblematic of their time. ...
Caravaggio often used everyday people as models for his paintings. Often these models portrayed figures from Biblical stories; however, Caravaggio painted them dressed in clothing contemporary to their own day. Do you think that by doing this Caravaggio changes or subverts the meaning of these...
You must include at least five images (one visual example from at least four different historical style movements, plus one contemporary visual example). Each image should be identified in full: title of work or description of object (e.g., ceramic bowl), artist or designer, date...
The High Renaissance artists produced many remarkable portraits and established conventions for portraits that are still observed today. How do portraits on your phone or digital device reflect those conventions? Please select specific examples from this unit to compare and contrast with contemporary examples of...
In 300-500 words, compare and contrast da Vinci’s and Tintoretto’s paintings of The Last Supper. Analyze the stylistic choices made by both artists that make each painting symbolic of their respective time periods .How does each artist approach the topic? How are the paintings organized?...