ARTH 106 8th edition Lecture 8Outline of Last LectureI. QuattrocentroOutline of Current LectureI. QuattrocentroCurrent LectureI. Work: Feast of Herod, 1423A. Artist: DonatelloB. Details:Siena Cathedral baptismal fontSalome delivering the head of John the Baptist to King HerodOthers in the group in horrorMarks the introduction of rationalized (linear) perspective- makes the illusion of distant certain and consistentII. Work: Gates of Paradise, 1425-1452A. Artist: Lorenzo GhibertiB. Details:Baptistery of San GiovanniCommissioned by cathedral officials“so beautiful that they would do well for the gates of paradise”10 panels that each reflect an episode from the old testamentLinear perspectiveIII. Work: David, 1440-1460These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.A. Artist: DonatelloB. Details:First renaissance sculptor to portray the nude male figureYouthful david- not a god, hero or athleteIV. Work: David, 1465-70a. Artist: Andrea del Verrochiob. Details: Sturdy, clothed DavidAppropriated for civic use after expulsion of Medici family.V. Work: Hercules and Anateus, 1470-75a. Artist: Antonio del Pollaiuolob. Details:Derived from greek mythologyRevival of Greco-roman themed artAnateus-giant son of goddess EarthStress and strain of human figure (in violent action, clenched teeth,
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