Monday, May 25, 2020
Ahist 1401 Unit 4 Written Assignment. In An Essay, Discuss
AHIST 1401: UNIT 4 WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT In an essay, discuss the relationship between the arts and the growing body of scientific knowledge during this time. Specifically refer to at least one work of art from each of the three major stylistic periods from this unit (Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo), and explain how the artist used new scientific knowledge in creating their work. Between the 15th and 18th centuries, art went from the renaissance to baroque to Rococo. There was a distinct connection between science and art. Artists like Joseph Wright ââ¬Å"invented a new subject: scenes of experiments and new machinery as well as the beginning of the industrial revolution.â⬠(Khan Academy, n.d.) During the Renaissance period some importantâ⬠¦show more contentâ⬠¦An example of this is Ludovico Cigoliââ¬â¢s ââ¬ËAssumption of the Virginââ¬â¢ (1612). In the Baroque style period. Landscapes were no longer the main subject of art. ââ¬Å"Art was meant to impress, to convince the viewer of its message; art impacted the senses awakening the emotions, and activating ââ¬â even sharing ââ¬â the viewerââ¬â¢s space.â⬠(Camara, n.d.) Art during the Baroque period was later seen as bizarre. The proportions were not as correct as in the previous period. Subjects of the art were misshapen and irregular. An example of this would be Francisco de Zurbaranââ¬â¢s oil painting ââ¬ËSaint Francis of Assisi According to Pope Nicholas Vââ¬â¢s Vision, c. 1640ââ¬â¢ The 18th century was known as the Enlightenment. Thinkers of Rococo period were inspired and influenced by scientific revolutions. Artists wanted to ââ¬Ëshed the lightââ¬â¢ on these scientific discoveries and find reason to question the traditional ways of doing things. It is said that ââ¬Å"Enlightenment was a period of profound optimism, a sense that with science a reason ââ¬â and the consequent shedding of old superstitions ââ¬â human beings and human society would improve.â⬠(Khan Academy, n.d.) The Rococo period gave birth to thinkers and artists that did not conform. It also brought about the corruption on the monarchy. Ultimately there was a shift from the monarchy to an aristocracy. Aristocracy had the wealth and the power and art
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