Today, we discussed Baroque Art in Italy and Spain Part II. We began by discussing Gianlorenzo Bernini, one of the best sculptors ever. He worked for many kings and nobilities. His father was from Florence, and in 1605, they moved to Rome. He was considered a child prodigy and started sculpting as young as 10. We then talked about one of his remarkable sculptures, David. This sculpture was remarkable because it was completed in just 7 months. We have seen him before in Florentine art, and he appeared much smaller. This sculpture gives us the illusion that David is about to release the slingshot and kill the giant. However, the work is incorrectly displayed because you should not be able to walk around it. Instead, David should be placed against a wall, further contributing to the illusion that he is about to release his shot. We then discussed another one of his pieces, The Ecstasy of St. Teresa. This work catches your attention as soon as you walk into the chapel. It truly creates a complete scene as there are even theatrical boxes with 4 figures inside experiencing the viewer’s vision. However, this vision does not capture its true effect due to modern-day lighting since it is supposed to be candle-lit. With the candles, you get the illusion that St. Teresa is heavingly lit and it appears supernatural\/divine. The natural light from the ceiling casts against the background of the work. This work uses the coextensive space which connects the space of the depiction with the space of the viewer. The next fresco we discussed was the Triumph of the Name of Jesus by Giovanni Battista. This is my favorite work we have covered thus far in class. The fresco is truly incredible and it feels as if the work is coming to life. It is considered a mixed media work and surrounding the work we see sculpted plastar. In the very center, we see an emblem of the company of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We then transitioned to Spain where we talked about Juan Sanchez Cotan, Jusepe de Ribera, Francisco de Zurbarahn and Diego Velazquez. Diego Velazquez’ Las Meninas or the Maides of Honor is a very interesting work. Us as the viewer see Velazquez painting the portrait that we see. In the back we see a mirror, inside is the king and queen. Everyone in the work is able to be identified including even the paintings on the wall in the background. This work is very lifelike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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