ARTH 1130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Aerial Perspective, Brushstrokes, Architectural Theory
5 Mar 2019
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Madonna of the rocks- leonardo da vinci: revolutionary, represents all of the figures sharing the same light-infused environment, impossible in sculpture, example of the benefits of oil paint. Madonna and child cartoon- leonardo da vinci: madonna and child and two saints, preliminary piece, tranquil grandeur filled with monumental figures, reminiscent of classical status of goddesses. Last supper- leonardo da vinci: jesus is the psychological focus of the fresco, focal point of all converging perspective lines, each figure is having a unique reaction to the idea that one of them will betray jesus. Marriage of the virgin- raphael: demonstrates mastery of foreshortening and perspective, early work. Madonna in the meadow- raphael: emulates da vinci"s pyramidal composition, rejects dusky modelling and mystery, well-lit landscape, madonna is imbued with grace, dignity, and beauty. Pope leo x with cardinals giulio de"medici and luigi de"rossi-
