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Survey of Western Art II
Test 1: Proto renaissance, Late gothic and Early renaissance art
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Art History
Undergraduate 2
01/16/2010

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Humanism
Definition
philosophy of emphasizing the worth of the individuals rational abilities of humankind and the human potential for good.
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contrapposto
Definition
An asymmetrical placement of limbs around a central axis.
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Medici
Definition
A powerful banker family that was very important as art patrons.
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One-Point Linear Perspective
Definition
Invented by Brunelleschi. Used to create rendering of ancient buildings in Rome.
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Trompe I'oeil
Definition
"Trick of the eye" designed to make the viewer believe it is a 3 dimensional object.
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Sacra Conversazione
Definition
"Holy Conversation"
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Polyptych
Definition
Many paneled altarpiece.
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Triptych
Definition
Three paneled altarpiece.
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Diptych
Definition
Two paneled altarpiece.
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Annunciation
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When Archangel Gabriel tells Mary she's giving birth to Jesus.
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Disguised Symbolism
Definition
Everyday objects which have a higher meaning in art.
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Donor
Definition
A person that commissioned the art work and is also in the art piece itself.
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Illuminated Manuscript
Definition
A hand written book with illustrations.
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Atmospheric Perspective
Definition
The illusion of depth by dulling colors and lessening detail. Also could work towards a neutral blue hue going further back.
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Grisaille
Definition
Painting that looks like stone or statuary.
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Johan Gutenberg
Definition
Developed the print making process.
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Woodcut
Definition
First printmaking style. Protruding wood makes the print.
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Engraving
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Ingrained into a metal plate for printmaking.
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Proto-Renaissance
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Precursor to the Renaissance.
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Renaissance
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Rebirth and returning to the classics.
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Duomo
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House of God
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Nativity
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Birth of Jesus
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Fresco
Definition
Process of Layers - Rough layer of plaster, rough draft of drawing, final smooth plaster layer Buon then Secco
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Buon Fresco
Definition
Working while the plaster is wet for the main painting pigments.
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Fresco Secco
Definition
Working while the plaster is dry. Details.
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[image]
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Title: Basilica of San Francesco, in Assisi, Interior

Artist: Anonymous

Material: Architecture

Periord: Proto-Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: The Nativity

Artist: Giovanni

Material: Marble

Period: Proto-Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Madonna Enthroned

Artist: Giotto

Material: Tempera on Panel

Peroid: Proto-Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: The Lamentation

Artist: Giotto

Material: Fresco

Period: Proto-Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Madonna Enthroned

Artist: Cimabue

Material: Tempera on Panel

Period:  Proto-Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Merode Altarpiece

Artist: Campin

Material: Oil on Panel

Period: Late Gothic

Extra: Triptich

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[image]
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Title: The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry

Artist: Limbourg Brothers

Material: Ink on Vellum

Period: Late Gothic

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[image]
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Title: The Ghent Altarpiece (Open)

Artist: van Eyck

Material: Oil on Panel

Period: Late Gothic

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[image]
Definition

Title: The Arnolfini Marriage

Artist: van Eyck

Material: Oil on Panel

Period: Late Gothic

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[image]
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Title: Deposition

Artist: van der Weyden

Material: Oil on Panel

Period: Late Gothic

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[image]
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Title: The Portinari Altarpiece

Artist: van der Goes

Material: Oil on Panel

Period: Late Gothic

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[image]
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Title: The Garden of Earthly Delights

Artist: Bosch

Material: Oil on Panel

Period: Late Gothic

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[image]
Definition

Title: The Melun Diptych

Artist: Fouquet

Material: Oil on Panel

Period: Late Gothic

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[image]
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Title: The Temptation of St. Anthony

Artist: Schongauer

Material: Engraving

Period: Late Gothic

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[image]
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Title: Four Saints

Artist: Nanni di Banco

Material: Marble

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: St. Mark

Artist: Donatello

Material: Marble

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: David

Artist: Donatello

Material: Bronze

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Mary Magdalen

Artist: Donatello

Material: Wood

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Hercules and Antaeus

Artist: del Pollaiuolo

Material: Bronze

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: The Doubting of Thomas

Artist: del Verrocchio

Material: Bronze

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: The Dome of the Florence Cathedral

Artist: Brunelleschi

Material: Architecture

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Pazzi Chapel

Artist: Brunelleschi

Material: Architecture

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Palazzo Medici

Artist: di Bartolomeo

Material: Architecture

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Sant Andrea (Exterior)

Artist: Alberti

Material: Architecture

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Sant Andrea (Interior)

Artist: Alberti

Material: Architecture

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: The Holy Trinity

Artist: Masaccio

Material: Fresco

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: The Expulsion from Paradise

Artist: Masaccio

Material: Fresco

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Madonna and Child with Saints

Artist: Veneziano

Material: Tempera on Panel

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: The Last Supper

Artist: del Castagno

Material: Fresco

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Primavera

Artist: Botticelli

Material: Tempera on Panel

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: Delivery of the Keys

Artist: Perugino

Material: Fresco

Period: Early Renaissance

Extra: Keys = St. Peter

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[image]
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Title: St. Sebastian

Artist: Mantegna

Material: Temperal on Panel

Period: Early Renaissance

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[image]
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Title: The Sacrifice of Isaac

Artist: Ghiberti

Material: Gilt Bronze

Period: Early Renaissance

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