INSTRUCTIONS
As part of the discussion this week, you made a brief exploration of a work of art to understand its subject, meaning, and intent. In this assignment, you will explore an artwork in more depth to consider the context in which it was created. Choose any painting, and address the following:
- Explain the artistic movement associated with the work of art.
- Describe the style of the artist (How is the artist unique within the movement?)
- Examine in some depth the influences that shaped the work. Address at least 2 of the following:
- Stylistic influences
- Subject/content influences
- Cross-disciplinary influences such as literature, philosophy, music, science, technology, etc.
- Historical influences
- Political influences
- Reflect on your learning.
- How did your research enhance your appreciation of the artwork?
- How does understanding the context of a work help in interpreting it?
Include the following in your paper:
- Name of the painting
- Name of the artist
- Date created
- Image of the painting
ANSWER
The xxx xxx by Leonardo da Vinci was created during the Renaissance period. Notably, the Renaissance period was between 1350 and 1620 and it emerged in Italy alongside the developments in philosophy, music, science, technology, and literature that were happening at the time (xxx & xxxx, 2018). Art in the Renaissance period was characterized by sculptures, oil paintings, and decorative arts. Additionally, the art during this period emphasized the themes of classicalism, secularism, naturalism, humanism, scientism, and realism (xxx, 2024). Unlike the arts during the previous periods, art during the Renaissance period was a realistic representation of humans and nature and borrowed heavily from classical religion and events from … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.