Class nine
In our ninth class, we discussed an array of topics. Pieter Bruegel the elder who was known for producing for the open market posed for commission. He sometimes brought humor and statements into his work, making visual interpretations of proverbs and large landscapes showing daily peasant life. From the foreground to deep in the painting you can see the northern attention to detail in the work. To accrue interest on the open market he also would paint themes such as the four seasons or the five senses that people could buy a set of and have a set of decorations for their house. In Italy, the protestant reformation fueled baroque art. As the protestant religion veered away from visuals in their churches, the Catholics saw this as something to capitalize on to secure interest from people. It was also a movement in response to mannerisms lack of artistic rules and drawing. In Bologna, a school of art focused on drawing to give a solid foundation for artists. Within baroque art, lighting is an important feature, leading and illuminating the most important moments… that also appear to be instantaneous.Â