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  1.  How did Schama approach Rembrandt differently them Caravaggio?  (aside from the facts) ? -  Rembrandt: Schama focuses on how the Dutch Republic's wealthy, reflective values are reflected in Rembrandt's artwork. According to Schama, Rembrandt's paintings—particularly his biblical portrayals and portraits—are about people's mental and emotional states as well as the difficulties associated with moral conflict and self-identity. Schama additionally emphasizes Rembrandt's less aggressive use of darkroom painting, or light and shadow, which produces a comfortable atmosphere that compels comprehension and contemplation. Caravaggio: Schama draws attention to the artist's dark aesthetic and his own feelings of empathy with the brutal and eerie aspects of existence in Caravaggio. He describes how Caravaggio employs chiaroscuro to emphasize the "weight" of the subjects and give his paintings an "intense" appearance. Rembrandt's style is more ...

1. Who is David Hockney?  Some people don’t believe his stories. Do you? Why?    - David Hockney is one of the most influential artists alive today well-known and y. Born in Bradford, England, on July 9, 1937. Hockney was a highly talented artist skilled in various mediums, including painting, photography, printmaking, sketching, and more. He has set up various renowned studios in numerous locations.   Regarding his stories, I do believe them because he thoroughly looked into them and supported them with adequate evidence. 2.   What was the Secret Knowledge?  Does it change the way you look at painting? Why? - The way some of the earlier master painters employed technology to create paintings with such realistic and detailed features was Hockney's secret knowledge. For instance, using mirrors or camera lenses to cast light in various directions to paint from a different angle while performing other tasks independently.   You can notice how much br...

       What is Paint? What are the parts that make it up? What are its purposes? Paint is a material used for surface protection, art creation, and color addition. Pigment, binder, solvent, and additives make up this mixture. The binder helps the paint stick to surfaces by holding the pigment particles together while the pigment gives the color and opacity. The solvent makes the paint simpler to apply by adjusting its thickness, and it evaporates as the paint dries. Properties and mold protection are improved by additives. There are numerous varieties of paints. The development of oil paint, the production of synthetic pigments, and the introduction of acrylic paint were the three most important advancements in paint technology.  Oil Paint (15th Century): Developed and popular by artists such as Jan van Eyck, oil paint produced detailed, realistic artwork, as demonstrated by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. It also allowed for smoother mixing, longer drying t...

     - Who was Michelangelo?  The most skilled sculptor to ever use a chisel was Michelangelo. A fantastic sculptor An outstanding painter An architect Infatuation with the naked male physique born in Caprese, Italy, on March 6, 1475. I was raised in the middle class. Dad worked as a regional administrator.  Domenico Ghirlandaio was the teacher (left after 1 year). Among the methods Ghirlandaio taught him was how to draw from the naked model. It led him to become obsessed with the human body.   What were his most significant contributions to art, society, science or history? Give an example and support your statement with facts.  -  Through his masterworks in anatomy, perspective, and narrative, such as the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo transformed Renaissance art. With its emphasis on realism and the beauty of the human form, his sculpture David is a prime example of the values of humanity.   He also left a lasting impression o...

  The world's most renowned artist is Leonardo da Vinci.  Leonardo DaVinci was a Renaissance man who was known his contributions to art, science, and engineering. He was born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy and is best known for his painting the "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper". He was more than what his art was, he was a scientist, mathematician and inventor during his time. Leonardo has notebooks he filled with sketches and ideas that were extremely advanced for the time he was living in. He was filled with curiosity and knowledge that helped him with his art and time in the Renaissance. "He wanted to understand a world around him in order to recreate it" as it said in the video presented to us. Leonardo DaVinci made many significant contributions to art, society, science, and history. He pioneered techniques such as sfumato and chiaroscuro, this created depth and realism in his paintings. The "Mona Lisa" is a great example of sfumato because of t...

                     During the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries, Europe experienced the Renaissance. Renaissance is defined as the resurfacing or rebirth of interest in something. Within this context, the Renaissance represented an awakening of the arts, sciences, literature, architecture, and civilization. Several things contributed to the birth of the Renaissance, including the 1351 black plague, the wars that destroyed Roman art and ideas, and their future rediscovery. The Belief in Humanity movement, which welcomed art, literature, science, and education and pushed individuals as the center and focus of their lives, played a significant role in the Renaissance. The Renaissance changed the arts by forcing painters to concentrate more on realistic pieces. Art forms and methods evolved. The evolution of linear perspective, for instance. "Art and Culture: The Renaissance's Impact" Livius PreparesInfluence of the Renai...