ARH 253 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Triangle Center, Sandro Botticelli, Vanishing Point
7 Sep 2016
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The notion of humanism was first introduced in italy during the 14th century. Western art: perspective, line, figure representation, and narrative. Developments made during the italian renaissance forever changed the perception of. Figure representation- how do artists evolve in their ways of representing the. Narrative- how artists are telling stories o human form o. Wealthy patrons often most active in humanist pursuits o. Height- strengthens the bonds with the heavenly/celestial bond. Grain house --> office --> church for guilds of florence. 14 niches built along the exterior o o. Belonged to the stone and wood workers guild. Defied an order to create a pagan statue. Recognition that the human body moves and is flexible. Commissioned by the guild of armorers and sword makers. Symbol for florentines because david overcame all obstacles even though he was smaller than everyone else. Patriarch and banker making florence an economic superpower.
