FAH230H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Sfumato, Brushstrokes, Melencolia I
25 Apr 2018
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Changing role of artist divine creativity. Observing natural world (studies) and science to perfect (the realism of) their art. Art in part 2 vasari was good at analysing nature and perspective but was still to harsh. Leonardo more realistic, softer blending of shadows, turn of face, interacting more with the world around the figure, more natural lighting, eyes more realistic. Influenced by northern renaissance, profile and dark background. Father of style because light and shadow, space, drawing skill, portrayal of characters (inner mind), innovative with narrative. Studied with verrocchio very innovative and a variety of commissions. Baptism of christ (1470) with verrocchio: christ is son of god, angel that leonardo did surpassed master softer (left) and was working with oils not tempera so it made it easier. Writes letter to duke of milan mentions engineering mainly. During this time we see studies of nature and anatomy. Wide range of interests and obsessive nature (comes back to things)
