MPC 103 Lecture Notes - Filippo Brunelleschi, Masolino Da Panicale, De Pictura
13 Dec 2013
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Creates a more intense experience of space, fixed viewpoint. Holy trinity, santa maria novella, florence, italy. ca. Barrel vaulting in image sourced directly from antiquity. The fake tomb (skeleton) at the bottom of painting: statement i was what you are and what i am you shall be. making a connection with human mortality. To the top right there is a window, natural light incorporated into the paintings. The tribute money: looks back to the gothic forms of storytelling. Makes use of atmospheric perspective: diminishing the clarity of forms as they recede. This gives a highly convincing rendition of 3d space. Three parts of the story within the same frame: continuous narrative. Massacio attempts to portray halos in linear perspective. Comparison of adam & eve"s: masolino & massacio. Massacio"s represents human emotions of anguish & shame. Elements of classical ideal for inspiration of the human form. Distribution of the alms, and the death of ananias.
