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Question 1

Renaissance Humanism

Answer 1

Began 14th century in Italy
Renaissance means revival of classical antiquity, humanism= focus on humanity
Humanism distinct bc it broke from the medieval tradition of having pious religious motivation for creating art or works of literature.

Question 2

Sfumato and Teoria degli Affetti (According to Leonardo’s treatise On Painting)

Answer 2

sfumato - a delicate gradation of the transition between light and shadow
Teoria degli affetti (Theory of Affections)” - The representation of the ‘feelings’ or ‘affects’ that relate one figure with another corresponds to the idea of the constant evolution or motion of nature

Question 3

Rafael’s Madellina to Mona Lisa

Answer 3

Maddalena Strozzi Doni - 1506-07
Mona Lisa - 1503

Mad modeled after Mona; same posture but different expression and background (Mad not as much depth)

Mad more rounded, has costume, commissioned by Strozzi (husband) to show status and wealth

Question 4

Hercules and Antaeus

Answer 4

Antonio del Pollaiuolo, 1478
small but detailed
shows movement/emotion
dynamic lines and curves creates distance and depth in landscape.
shows understanding of muscle movement without knowledge of human biology

Question 5

the david!

Answer 5

michelangelo, 1501-1504
commissioned by Opera Del Duomo
moment previous to battle with Goliath
shows intellect and strategy over strength.
represents florence bc small but maintains independence over dominant forces
used as emblem, had to decide where to put it.

Question 6

Annunciation (Leonardo)

Answer 6

1472-75
Optical illusion (not one point perspective) to show where the painting should be viewed.
more bg detail than previous annunciation.
incorrect arms

Question 7

La Primavera

Answer 7

Botticelli, 1482
Abstract values and ideas
designed different plants using a garden
mirroring Neoplatonic philosophy but NOT RELIGIOUS
theme: celebration of fertility using Greek mythology
flora = fertility and love
3 nymphs create atmosphere, beauty, and charm

Question 8

New Sacristy

Answer 8

Michelangelo
commissioned by pope leo x de medici
inspiration from st. peter basilica
similar materials as old sacristy
Tombs of Lorenzo and guilliano

Question 9

Madonna of the Granduke

Answer 9

Raffaello, 1506
dark background (black paint) now, used to be a window and landscape
INFLUENCES: Leo - includes the hips and part of legs, Sfumato, mantle of the Madonna creating a triangle or trinity
Michelangelo - Serpentine pose of child

Question 10

Figura Serpentinata

Answer 10

Latin for serpentine figure; figures in spiral pose

Question 11

The Doni Tondo

Answer 11

Michelangelo Buonarroti, c. 1506
Scuptor - has 3D image of body in mind
features the Holy Family
maybe a gift for Maddalena Strozzi Doni
frame designed (not realized) by him, but is a work of art in and of itself
colors are most capturing (spectrum didn’t exist) he’s representing the abstract ideas
conceived as if statues, not painting
serpentine pose (hard to stay in spiral/twisted position like the Madonna)
Background people possible represent virtues
St John the baptist in right background
in the Frame is the three crescent moons of the Doni family who it was commissioned by