The statue, including its clothing, recalls the Hellenistic period of Greek sculpture, where older, non-athletic, and more emotional forms became in vogue, but were still depicted with a kind of elevated classicism and authority.
St. Mark's form is Continue Reading...
He is one of the few artists that were recognized for his work while he was still living.
One of Michelangelo's most exquisite pieces is Pieta. In this sculpture, we can see how Michelangelo was moving away from the traditional form of sculpting. C Continue Reading...
He took Giotto's notions and ran with them, so to speak. He, too, was breaking away from tradition because he viewed art differently than others sis. In his book, Michelangelo, William Lace states that Michelangelo was responsible for bringing reali Continue Reading...
Botticelli's Birth Of Venus And Duccio's Maesta
The representation of women in Western art has changed throughout history, and for much of Western history this representation was oriented around the dominant female figure in contemporary society; th Continue Reading...