HIST 1201H Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Andrea Mantegna, Christian Philosophy, Oil Painting
8 Mar 2016
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Turning point between the middle ages and the early modern period. Painting as a mechanical trade, done in a workshop setting. Apprenticeship to master artist, collaboration on paintings. Females not allowed to apprentice or paint nudes. Sistine chapel, patronage of pope julius ii. Commemorates a battle from the italian wars of the 15th century. Realism (in nature, human form, and everyday object) A trend away from symbolic depictions to presentation of the world as it is. Pre-renaissance fresco of the last supper, church of santa monica inter angelos (c. 1300) Jesus is bigger and so is his halo, telling you that he is the most important figure. More 3-d form, with a room and a role table. They are all individuals hence the different clothing. Jesus a little less noticeable, could be sitting at the head of the table. Development of perspective or the single vanishing point.
