Tag: Michelangelo
Classicism
Classicism is an artistic and cultural movement that draws inspiration from the ideals of Ancient Greek and Roman art, literature, and philosophy. It emphasizes order, harmony, proportion, clarity, and idealized beauty, often reflecting the intellectual and aesthetic values of antiquity. Classicism has appeared in multiple historical periods, influencing painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, and even music. … read more
Caravaggism (Caravaggisti)
Caravaggism refers to the artistic style influenced by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571–1610), an Italian Baroque painter known for his dramatic use of chiaroscuro (strong contrasts between light and dark), realism, and emotional intensity. His influence spread across Europe, leading to the rise of the Caravaggisti, a group of painters who adopted and adapted his … read more
Renaissance
Renaissance art (14th–17th centuries) marked a rebirth of classical ideals with a focus on realism, perspective, human emotion, and natural beauty. Artists mastered new techniques, creating some of the most iconic works in history. 1. Characteristics of Renaissance Art a) Humanism & Realism Artists moved away from medieval religious symbolism and focused on the human … read more
Florence
Small but mighty, Florence punches above its weight on the global cultural scene. It’s not just about priceless Renaissance treasures – the Botticellis and Caravaggios crammed into the Uffizi Galleries, Brunelleschi’s vast and majestic Duomo, and the newly revealed ‘secret’ chambers beneath the Medici Chapel housing previously unseen sketches from Michelangelo’s final years. Florence also holds its own on the contemporary art … read more