Early Renaissance and Baroque Styles:Botticelli and Rubens
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The Renaissance began in Italy in the fourteenth century, flourished in the fifteenth, and in the sixteenth reached apogee and then crisis in Italy while it spread through most of Europe. The latter period is considered by most to be the Baroque period. Botticelli was an influential painter of the early Renaissance while Rubens painted in a classic Baroque style. This 6 page paper explains the characteristics that define the paintings of the Renaissance and the changes that defined the Baroque period. It gives examples of why Botticelli was considered a Renaissance artist and Rubens a Baroque artist, then compares two of their paintings in terms of the characteristics of the period. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Filippo Brunelleschi: Linear Perspective As It Relates To Renaissance And Baroque Architecture
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5 pages in length. Italian architect Filippo Brunelleschi helped to bring art and architecture to an entirely new plateau of appreciation. Responsible for re-establishing the notion of linear perspective, the writer discusses Brunelleschi’s application of the mathematical concept ushered in the era of naturalism in both Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Giotto/Humanistic Renaissance Artist
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A 5 page research paper that explores the contributions of fourteenth century artist Giotto di Bondone. The writer specifically discusses several of his St. Francis frescoes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Is Our Age a Contemporary Renaissance?
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A 6 page research paper that argues that our contemporary age is similar to that of the Renaissance. The writer compares the two times on numerous levels, but finds them most similar in that both the Renaissance and contemporary modern times have undergone an 'information revolution.' Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Italian Influence on Rubens and Ter Brugghen
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The Renaissance of the fifteenth and sixteenth century was centered in Italy. The era of the High Renaissance was the defining characteristic of the art community when both Rubens and Ter Brugghen were in Italy. Both of these artists were greatly influenced by their experiences in Italy, however, in very different ways. Ter Brugghen came under the influence and eventually adopted the style and philosophy of Caravaggio. Rubens was influenced by the more traditional style masters of the Italian Renaissance such as Titian and Michelangelo. Ter Brugghen's style emulated that of Caravaggio almost to the point of imitation, whereas Rubens developed an individualized style based on the classic traditions. This 5 page paper examines two religious themed paintings from each artist with the experiences from Italy in mind. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Margaret L. King's 'Women Of The Renaissance'
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5 pages in length. Margaret L. King's 'Women of the Renaissance' is a celebration of gender, with particular emphasis upon issues of feminism and patriarchal control. Indeed, King portrays the early birth of feminism; not only are her writings a solid reflection of her sentiments but so is the manner in which she reflects renaissance life. It was while writing 'Woman of the Renaissance' that King gained significant insight as to the perceived value of class, gender and social stature, particularly from research about those who did not possess socially and individual freedom: renaissance women. No additional sources cited.
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Renaissance / Non-European
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In 5 pages, the author discusses what was happening in other parts of the world during the Renaissance. Europe, China, Africa, America and other nations had a great deal of things going on during the Renaissance period in history. Change, rebirth, and modernization did not only belong to European countries. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Renaissance Greats & Charlie Rose
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This 3 page essay presents and imaginary scenario where some of the greatest thinkers of the Renaissance are guests on the Charlie Rose show on PBS. As they discuss the means to success in the world of the Renaissance they are joined by artists Michelangelo, Cellini, and Leonardo da Vinci. No additional sources cited
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Renaissance Technology / Art Forms
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A 7 page paper that explores the development of sophisticated ceramic forms. During the Renaissance, a form of pottery called maiolica was developed. It became very popular among all classes because the undecorated pieces could be purchased by people outside the aristocracy bringing at least a semblance of equality. Also discussed is the Saint-Porchaire pottery, a very different kind of piece. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Italian Renaissance
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A 5 page essay on the Italian Renaissance that is based on Paul Robert Walker's book The Italian Renaissance. No additional sources cited.
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The Northern European Renaissance
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A 4 page paper in which the writer examines the Northern European Renaissance through the works of Jan van Eyck, Rogier van der Weyden, and Pieter Brueghel the Elder. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Art and Photography
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Beginning in the Renaissance and the emergence of linear perspective there has been certain expectations ascribed to art and artists. During the Renaissance, the rendition of the human form was for the first time able to be portrayed with depth and in context. For many years after photography had been invented the only use was for portraiture. It was a medium all it's own and not considered an art form. This 6 page paper argues that the use of the photographic medium is as valid in today's technological reality as the painting of form in depth was during the Renaissance. It can be used to preserve memories, evoke emotions, stir people to action and provide a standard of beauty. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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