Citation Page

Bethune, Brian. "Caravaggio." Maclean's 13 Sept. 2010: 81+. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 10 Nov. 2010.


Bondone, Giotto Di. The Last Supper. 1304-1306. The Arena Chapel Frescoes, Padua. Augusta State University. 11Nov. 2010<http://www.aug.edu/augusta/iconography/lastSupper.html.>


Botticelli, Sandro. The Birth of Venusc. 1485. Galleria Degli Uffizi Florence Italy. Www.topofart.com/. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. http://www.topofart.com/artists/Alessandro_Filippepi_Botticelli/art_reproduction/158/The_Birth_of_Venus.php.


Brunelleschi, Filippo." Compton's by Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica, 2010 2010. Web. 23 16 Nov. 2010 2010 <http>.://school.eb.com/comptons/article-197921


Bull, David, and Michael Douma. Map of Italy in the Renaissance. Digital image. Www.webexhibits.org. Interactive Museum:National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education, 1999. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. http://www.webexhibits.org/feast/context/citystate.html.


Caravaggio, Michelangelo. David with the Head of Goliath. 1610. Galleria Borghese, Rome. Www.artbible.info. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. http://www.artbible.info/art/large/435.html.


Caravaggio-Power of Art." www.youtube.com. Web. 18 Nov 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNi2MWBL2-M&feature=BF&list=PLD737A27326B454E1&index=1


“Conversion of St. Paul, The”. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 23 10 Nov. 2010 2010 <http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr12.webfeat.org/eb/art-92937>.


“Grand-Duke’s Madonna, The”. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 15 Nov. 2010 <http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr16.webfeat.org/eb/art-12771>.


“Last Supper”. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 9 Nov. 2010 <http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr8.webfeat.org/comptons/art-12576>.


“Last Supper, The”. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 23 15 Nov. 2010 2010 <http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr8.webfeat.org/eb/art-14818>.


Merisi, Michelangelo Da. Judith Beheading Holofernes C. 1589. 1598-1599. ArtSunLight Corporation. Www.artsunlight.com. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. <http://www.artsunlight.com/artist-NC/N-C0006-Michelangelo-Merisi-da-Caravaggio/N-C0006-050-judith-beheading-holofernes.html%3E./>.


"Michelangelo." BrainyQuote.com. Xplore Inc, 2010. 24 November. 2010. http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/michelange183577.html


"On the side." Courier-Mail [Brisbane, Queensland, Australia] 6 Oct. 2010: 24. Custom Newspapers (InfoTrac-Gale). Web. 9 Nov. 2010.


"painting, Western." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica, 2010 2010. Web. 23 9 Nov. 2010 2010 <http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr14.webfeat.org/eb/article-69551>.


“Pietà”. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 8 Nov. 2010 <http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr9.webfeat.org/eb/art-6922>.


"Thomas Wentworth." BrainyQuote.com. Xplore Inc, 2010. 16 November. 2010. http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/thomaswent206003.html

Reflection on Sources

Sources are where the information/images are gathered from. I think that all of my sources were legitimate and reliable. I mostly used DISCUS (SC Virtual Library) to find my sources. My most useful source was YouTube (the video about Caravaggio) under my second finding source. It was my most useful source because it gave me a lot of background information on Caravaggio and gave me enough information that made me believe that Caravaggio was the most influential artists of his time. The cites that were the most trustworthy were the ones I found through the DISCUS (SC Virtual Library) which was almost all of them except for the pictures. I do not believe any of my sources displayed bias except for the video; the video portrayed Caravaggio as a villain and a tragic hero. Overall the sources were very veracious and non-bias because the only mentioned facts and left out opinions.

Reflection on Process

I really enjoyed working on the research, it was very interesting. To me it is very fun to learn about what artists have done/painted. I loved how potent some of the artist’s work was. Caravaggio seemed to have the most potent work out of all the artists; his paintings seemed to show their meanings more than any others. When I worked I found some entries were very difficult because of the deadlines. I really did not like when some of the posts were due; the time it would take to complete them was greatly underestimated. I really enjoyed learning about each individual artist, and what made each one of them famous. If I could re-do this project, I would spend more time on the individual artists, because I spent more time on certain artists. Overall I liked this project and I believe I did so because it is something I am very interested in.

Wordle #3

Reflection on Findings

During my research I learned a great deal about the Italian renaissance artists. One of the most important facts I learned was that Leonardo da Vinci revolutionized painting and turned it from 2-D to 3-D.  I also learned that Caravaggio created dramatic art that is what we always use. Brunelleschi changed architecture and opened new doors by taking away the limitations that were stabilized during the time.  The information that surprised me the most about this was the time when I found out that Michelangelo and Leonardo were alive at the same time; I had guessed this before, but my mind wavered a lot. I do not really have anymore questions; I just want to learn more about my topic. I am really passionate about my topic, I really enjoyed learning about it, and I hope I can learn more about it in the future.  The reality is that art is a way of self-expression, it will always change, and there will always be new famous artists.

What were the forms of art that they all worked with?

The famous Italian artists in the Renaissance worked with many forms of art; they mainly worked with paintings, sculptures, and architecture. “Art is never finished, only abandoned.” (De Vinci) This quote by De Vinci speaks of the fact that art is never completed, it is just left. I think this refers to all forms of art especially the art by the Italian renaissance artists. They all worked on their own creations and a few died without completing them; this quote insinuates that art is never completed even by the most famous artists. These artists did not just work with one type of art they try many forms of artwork and they never truly finish them, it is like a project there is always room to improve. The time period people commonly believe that artists from this time period worked is dilapidated, but in actuality they worked with the same forms of art as us. We just have our own personal styles. Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Raphael were sculptures and painters. (Leonardo Da Vinci was a painter and he drew.)(Caravaggio and Botticelli were painters.) (Tintoretto was an architect, a painter, and he drew.)(Brunelleschi worked with bronze and worked with architecture.) The Renaissance artists worked with numerous types of work and they learned to express themselves in many ways.

Why did Caravaggio kill someone? Did he try to repent?

During Caravaggios lifetime he experienced many things that others did not; he killed someone in a brawl. He killed someone because he had a bad temper and got into numerous fights.“We like to think, don’t we, that the genius is the hero; that the good guy wins. But this is Caravaggio the genius is the villan.” This quote is saying that humanity likes to believe the good guy is the best, but in Caravaggio's situation it is the opposite; when killed someone the king made an edict that Caravaggio would have a price on his head. Caravaggio ran away, and painting while escaping for his life. The guilt eventually overtook him and he painted David with the Head of Goliath, he painted himself as Goliath, i guess it was his way of repenting. Caravaggio portrayed himself as the evil villan instead of the good guy. He took all his belongings on the boat including the painting, he was going to ask for a “pardon” from the king. On his way there he was sent to jail, and by the time he bribed his way out, his boat had already left. He went after it under the hot sun and died chasing after his only hope of repenting. he was 38 years old when he died. Caravaggio was a very inspirational artist and a murderer, but he was truly just a misunderstood man who saw himself as a monster.




David with the Head of Goliath

This is Caravaggio’s self-portrait. Observe the fact that David does not feel happy for concurring his trial, but he actually looks sad.   

Citation:

• Caravaggio, Michelangelo. David with the Head of Goliath. 1610. Galleria Borghese, Rome. Www.artbible.info. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. http://www.artbible.info/art/large/435.html.
• Caravaggio-Power of Art." www.youtube.com. Web. 18 Nov 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNi2MWBL2-M&feature=BF&list=PLD737A27326B454E1&index=1

Link:

• http://www.artbible.info/art/large/435.html
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNi2MWBL2-M&feature=BF&list=PLD737A27326B454E1&index=1

Which Italian artist effected modern art the most? What form of art did he effect?

There are many Italian artists from the renaissance that effected modern art in many different ways. The artist that affected modern art the most was Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio, because of his invention of dramatic paintings. "In the chicken-and-egg world of historical reputations, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio has been more fortunate in death than in life." (Brian) this quote is true because even though Caravaggio was liked in his time many people were ambivalent towards his art, he was viewed as very controversial. People had mixed emotions about his work because, he would use hookers as models for his "Mary’s," and would not portray them as pure godly idols. He created a pure dramatic form of painting; he affected all types of art with everything from drawings to paintings to sculptures. He was very veracious with his art because he did not sugarcoat or hold anything back; many artists of, all forms, adopted that style. He always showed things to the greatest velocity as possible and did not try to make things better than they were. His paintings were true masterpieces thats' beauty will outlive humanity itself. 

Sandro Botticelli: birth of venus




The Birth of Venus was a famous painting made by Botticellli  It shows Venus, also known as Aphrodite, being born from the sea. She is being pushed onto the shore by two wind Gods, and when she is at the shore a woman is trying to put a cloak on her. This painting is one of the most well-known paintings from the Renissance; it shows Venus's brazen beauty.

 Citation:

Botticelli, Sandro. The Birth of Venusc. 1485. Galleria Degli Uffizi Florence Italy. Www.topofart.com/. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. http://www.topofart.com/artists/Alessandro_Filippepi_Botticelli/art_reproduction/158/The_Birth_of_Venus.php.

 

Link:

http://www.topofart.com/artists/Alessandro_Filippepi_Botticelli/art_reproduction/158/The_Birth_of_Venus.php

Cathedral of Florence by: Brunelleschi, Filippo

Britannica:"It was Brunelleschi's work on the cathedral of Florence that made him famous."
 This means that even though Brunelleschi did really good work the cathedral of Florence was what made him the most well-known.

This means that even though Brunelleschi did a good thing; the cathedral of Florence was what brought about his fame. The cathedral of Florence was special because it was a huge dome. Some architects said that it was impossible to build and could never be done; the dome was done in 1436 and it inspired Michelangelo’s dome. It was a great architectural feat because it showed that there were no limitations to what they could and could not build. It was built and reinforced numerous times and many things so that the dome could keep its circular form. Brunelleschi was considered a very great architect because he made such a huge move for architects; he showed his power and the fact that anything is possible. He showed people that they should not worry about limitations, they should just express themselves. Brunelleschi passed away on April 14, 1446. Some bits of the dome were not finished while he was still living. The quote explains that this dome was what he known the most for.

Citation:
Brunelleschi, Filippo." Compton's by Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica, 2010. Web. 16  Nov.  2010  <http>.://school.eb.com/comptons/article-197921
Link:
http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr15.webfeat.org/comptons/article-197921

Raphael: Raffaelo Sanzio

Thomas Wentworth: What are Raphael's Madonnas but the shadow of a mother's love, fixed in permanent outline forever?

Thomas meant that the Madonna’s, painted by Raphael, are only images that show a moms caring and protectiveness of a child, that will live forever in his paintings. He means that his paintings show a fragment of deep emotion shared by a mother and her child. His Madonna’s are truly like this. They are normally a depiction of a Madonna with her child or children. A perfect example is the “Grand-Duke’s Madonna, The” shown below. It brings forth an image of a woman holding her child with both hands. Pay close attention to the Madonna’s eyes as they lightly glance down at the child’s form, and look with great love. It is surprising that such a small gesture can set up such a deep connection; the Madonna’s eyes seem to show all of her compassion for her child. Raphael was a master at expressing emotions into his paintings and stabilizing a connection between them. He was especially good at showing a connection between mother and child.

Grand-Duke’s Madonna, The

This was painted by Raphael whose real name was Raffaelo Sanzio. The Madonna and child seem very connected exactly like mother and child. This is a perfect representative for all of Raphael’s Madonna’s; they are always accompanied by a child or children and show a very earthly connection.

                         

Citation:

• “Grand-Duke’s Madonna, The”. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 15 Nov. 2010 <http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr16.webfeat.org/eb/art-12771>.
• "Thomas Wentworth." BrainyQuote.com. Xplore Inc, 2010. 16 November. 2010. http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/thomaswent206003.html

Link:

http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr16.webfeat.org/eb/art-12771/The-Grand-Dukes-Madonna-oil-painting-by-Raphael-1505-in

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/thomaswent206003.html

Last Supper (Tintoretto)

The Last Supper



Here we have yet another painting of The Last Supper by Jacopo Robusti or "Tintoretto". This version may not be as artistically groundbreaking as Leonardo’s work, but it does have its own special type of creativity. It shows Jesus’s head circled by a golden holy light stronger than that of the other men’s, angels flying through the sky, and an interesting use of light that draws your eyes. It does seem to have a strong impact and gives us a sense of how Tintoretto saw certain scenes from the bible.



 

Citation:

“Last Supper, The”. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 15  Nov.  2010  <http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr8.webfeat.org/eb/art-14818>.

Link:
http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr8.webfeat.org/eb/art-14818/The-Last-Supper-oil-painting-by-Tintoretto-1592-94-in

Map of Italy during the Renaissance

A map of Italy during the Renaissance. Italy is where Brunelleschi, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Tintoretto, Botticelli, Caravaggio, and Raphael lived. Italy was a group of citys; all of them had their own leaders.

Citation: 

  Bull, David, and Michael Douma. Map of Italy in the Renaissance. Digital image. Www.webexhibits.org. Interactive Museum:National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education, 1999. Web. 15 Nov. 2010. <http://www.webexhibits.org/feast/context/citystate.html>.

Url:

http://www.webexhibits.org/feast/context/citystate.html

Bethune, Brian: Caravaggio

Bethune, Brian:
"In the chicken-and-egg world of historical reputations, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio has been more fortunate in death than in life."

I believe that Brian meant that in a place that we cannot decide what came first he was luckier in the opposite time you would think; Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio had a life of fame and a death of success. He accomplished a lot in life but was never truly appreciated until after his ultimate demise. He was included in numerous fights and ultimately ended up killing someone; he painted on the run. The things he made were very controversial. I like to think of Caravaggio as a rebellious teenager in his time; he painted things that surprised people and went against everything they believed in. he was chased with money wagered on his head while he was alive. Now after his death he is being respected and appreciated by many people. They are writing biographies, making posters, and movies based on him. I completely agree with Brian because Caravaggio was largely loved after his death, and he was hated in life.


Sources:
Bethune, Brian. "Caravaggio." Maclean's 13 Sept. 2010: 81+. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 10 Nov. 2010.
Link
http://ic.galegroup.com.wf2dnvr16.webfeat.org/ic/ovic/MagazinesDetailsPage/MagazinesDetailsWindow?displayGroupName=Magazines&action=e&windowstate=normal&catId=&documentId=GALE%7CA237134223&mode=view&userGroupName=scschools&jsid=59e5034700e716e00dab603a228286c1

“Conversion of St. Paul, The” & "Judith Beheading Holofernes C. 1589" by: Caravaggio

Conversion of St. Paul, The

Caravaggio was a very inspirational and surprising artist; he depicted numerous dramatic scenes. Most of the artists of his time would paint or sculpt images from scenes in the bible, but he would warp these images and create slightly disturbing ones. When he would paint the Virgin Mary from the bible he would use hookers to model for her. He wanted to put the church and the lower class together. That is why he used such uncharacteristic people as his models.

Judith Beheading Holofernes C. 1589



The painting Judith Beheading Holofernes by Caravaggio is a perfect example of his dramatic art. He basically started a feminist revolution with this painting of a woman overpowering a man.



Sources:

•  “Conversion of St. Paul, The”. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 10  Nov.  2010  <http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr12.webfeat.org/eb/art-92937>.

• Merisi, Michelangelo Da. Judith Beheading Holofernes C. 1589. 1598-1599. ArtSunLight Corporation. Www.artsunlight.com. Web. 11 Nov. 2010. <http://www.artsunlight.com/artist-NC/N-C0006-Michelangelo-Merisi-da-Caravaggio/N-C0006-050-judith-beheading-holofernes.html%3E./>.

Link:
http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr12.webfeat.org/eb/art-92937/The-Conversion-of-St-Paul-oil-on-canvas-by-Caravaggio?&articleTypeId=49

Leonardo da Vinci Quote

Leonardo da Vinci: "Art is never finished, only abandoned."

 I believe that Leonardo da Vinci meant that art can not be completed, but it can be left behind. By that he believes that art is not truly accomplished; goals are not really complete. I think that art is not complete but it is continued, even though it may be left by one person; another artist might take it up. A perfect example of this is the last supper; Giotto started it and Leonardo da Vinci continued it. It is still being re-made and edited on almost a daily basis. It is changed by people who find it on Google and adjust certain features such as: the lighting, discoloration, stains, smudges, and sizes. Art is in people’s imagination and as long as people think different things it will not end. Leonardo da Vinci was saying that as long as there are people dreaming a dream will continue, and when a painting is done the dream is over. I on the other hand believe that the dream or dreams can continue through other people.

Source:
"On the side." Courier-Mail [Brisbane, Queensland, Australia] 6 Oct. 2010: 24. Custom Newspapers (InfoTrac-Gale). Web. 9 Nov. 2010.
Link:
http://find.galegroup.com/gtx/infomark.do?&contentSet=IAC-Documents&type=retrieve&tabID=T004&prodId=SPN.SP00&docId=

The Last Supper

 

GITTO DI BONDONE: THE LAST SUPPER



Giotto lived in the thirteen hundreds. This painting is his depiction of the Last Supper; it was made from 1305-1306,  before Leonardo da Vinci’s version.  



 LEONARDO DA VINCI: THE LAST SUPPER

The Last Supper shows the reaction of all of Christ’s disciples when he tells them that one of them will betray him. Leonardo completely changed art in his time period; observe the three dimensional background and compare it to Giotto’s two dimensional version.



Bondone, Giotto Di. The Last Supper. 1304-1306. The Arena Chapel Frescoes, Padua. Augusta State University. 11Nov. 2010 <http://www.aug.edu/augusta/iconography/lastSupper.html.>

http://www.aug.edu/augusta/iconography/newStuffForXnCours/arenaChapel/ceneGiotto.html

“Last Supper”. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 9 Nov. 2010  <http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr8.webfeat.org/comptons/art-12576>.

 http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr6.webfeat.org/eb/art-12576/The-Last-Supper-fresco-by-Leonardo-da-Vinci-1495-98?&articleTypeId=1



Michelangelo's Quote

Michelangelo Buonarroti:  "The marble not yet carved can hold the form of every thought the greatest artist has."

This quote by Michelangelo means that a piece of marble that has not been sculpted can be all of the ideas that have occurred to the best and most talented artists. I believe that it is as if saying that a piece of blank paper holds all your dreams; by that I mean, that a blank paper has the capability to become anything an amazing artist can think of. Art is images or shapes created from someone’s imagination; it can and literally is all of someone’s best and worst thoughts. The painting Pieta by Michelangelo is a great example of this. It shows the death of Christ in the hands of his mother; the Virgin Mary. Its beautifully shaped features and amazing technique are perfect examples of the best thoughts an artist has. It shows that a piece of marble can become any image a true artist wishes it to be. The sculptor really portrays the complete impact Michelangelo's art would have on modern art.    

Citation:

"Michelangelo." BrainyQuote.com. Xplore Inc, 2010. 24 November. 2010. http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/michelange183577.html

Link:

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/michelange183577.html

Michelangelo's Pieta

This is an image of Michelangelo’s famous marble sculpture; the Pieta. It is made by Michelangelo  Buonarroti an artists from the Renaissance time period: it shows Christ’s death. He is being held by his mother, Mary, lying dead in her arms. The Pieta shows how great of an impact Michelangelo’s work can have, and has had on modern art. How the Pieta affects is shown in the great detail that the sculptor itself has; the specific details started to appear more profoundly after Michelangelo's sculptors.

“Pietà”. Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Web. 8  Nov.  2010  <http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr9.webfeat.org/eb/art-6922>.

http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr9.webfeat.org/eb/art-6922/Pieta-marble-sculpture-by-Michelangelo-1499-in-St-Peters-Basilica

Wordle #2

Wordle #1

"painting, Western." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica Online School Edition. Encyclopædia Britannica, 2010. Web. 9  Nov.  2010  <http://school.eb.com/eb/article-69551>.

Links and Descriptions

• http://school.eb.com.wf2dnvr12.webfeat.org/eb/article-69551?query=leonardo%20da%20vinci%2C%20michelangelo%2C%20raphael&ct=

The site talks about Michelangelo’s, Raphael’s, and Leonardo’s artistic ventures. It is in the encyclopedia Britannica, and it helps my topic because it sets up background knowledge for it. I learned about some of the famous artwork they have created and assisted in creating.

•http://sks.sirs.com.wf2dnvr11.webfeat.org/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SSC1027-0-6434&artno=0000255743&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=&title=A%20Renaissance%20Gallery&res=Y&ren=Y&gov=Y&lnk=N&ic=N 

The site gives information on Sandro Botticelli and his artistic style. It was written by Rachel Smith; it sets up some background information on Botticelli.

• http://www.caravaggiomovie.com/

This link shows videos about the movie I.M. Caravaggio based on the famous Italian artist. The movie is directed by Derek Stonebarger. The site tells me how the Italian artist Caravaggio affected the art of television drama.

• http://sks.sirs.com.wf2dnvr11.webfeat.org/cgi-bin/hst-article-display?id=SSC1027-0-7270&artno=0000262878&type=ART&shfilter=U&key=&title=On%20the%20Trail%20of%20Caravaggio&res=Y&ren=Y&gov=Y&lnk=N&ic=N

The link gives a summary of Caravaggio’s life, his exploits. It was written by Francine Prose and it gives me information I will need to know about Caravaggio’s life, so that I may judge how much he affected modern art.