Greek “Fathers” of the statue put their fingers out. The chair creates an illusion that it is levitating, and has just come down to rest on a cloud.St. AugustineSeat of wisdom.Statues have an extreme, clear contrast between light and dark (chiaroscuro)Creates a general sense of mystery and engages its viewers aesthetically.Dionysius the Aeropagite: “The Godly wise… depict thecelestial beings as fire, sharing their godlikeness, and imitation of God so far as attainable.”Sunburst stained glass window surrounded by gold and gilded angel cherubsScipione Borghese: Corrupt, excessive, and violent man who became a cardinal. (Held 8 or 9 posts, each with huge incomes)Spent excessive amounts of money on art; particularly loved BerniniCreated a bust: lips parted to create a sense of immediacy. It had a crack through the forehead that didn’t show up until the piece was given,Bernini made a second, but it didn’t have the same kind of effect that the first did.GianlorenzoDavid (1623-24)Less stationary than Michelangelo’s sculpture, less psychological.David is right in the act of throwing the stone with his slingshot, biting his lip.Statue is not on a pedestal; left on the ground for people to interact with.Rape of Persephone (1621-11)Amazing effect, if not dubious.Hands press into the skin, single tear falling down her cheek.3-headed dog (Cerberus) standing at the baseARTH 112 1st Edition Lecture 18-Greek “Fathers” of the statue put their fingers out. The chair createsan illusion that it is levitating, and has just come down to rest on a cloud. oSt. Augustine oSeat of wisdom. Statues have an extreme, clear contrast between light and dark (chiaroscuro) Creates a general sense of mystery and engages its viewers aesthetically. Dionysius the Aeropagite: “The Godly wise… depict the celestial beings as fire, sharing their godlikeness, and imitation ofGod so far as attainable.”Sunburst stained glass window surrounded by gold and gilded angel cherubsScipione Borghese: Corrupt, excessive, and violent man who became a cardinal. (Held 8 or 9 posts, each with huge incomes)-Spent excessive amounts of money on art; particularly loved Bernini-Created a bust: lips parted to create a sense of immediacy. It had a crack through the forehead that didn’t show up until the piece was given,oBernini made a second, but it didn’t have the same kind of effect that the first did. Gianlorenzo-David (1623-24)oLess stationary than Michelangelo’s sculpture, less psychological. oDavid is right in the act of throwing the stone with his slingshot, biting his lip. oStatue is not on a pedestal; left on the ground for people to interact with.-Rape of Persephone (1621-11)o Amazing effect, if not dubious. oHands press into the skin, single tear falling down her cheek.o3-headed dog (Cerberus) standing at the base
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