In class today we picked up on Agnolo Bronzino and his mannerist style in his “Allegory with Venus and Cupid” painting. We discussed the elaborate subject matter and its history during the sixteenth century. During class, we broke down the composition of the art piece and how some figures have been interpreted differently by historians. We then transitioned to another piece of art from Agnolo that we noticed lacked expression and emotions, which we noticed among other artists was very popular. After wrapping up Bronzino we then turned to the High Renaissance in Northern Europe which was an easy transition from mannerism. We discussed many aspects in the north that speak to the shift in how artists conveyed their artwork. During our lecture, we then shifted our eyes to the works of Albrecht Durer who had much experience as a goldsmith which contributed to his unique techniques. After a brief history of Durer, we concluded that he was a German replica of Leonardo. We then visited some of his artwork that we noticed he signed all the time and his Italian influence.