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1 "Diverse Expressions: An Exploration of Artistic Mediums and Styles" Name: Kaitlyn Reaves Institution: Broward College Course: ARH2000 Professor: Kohl King Date: 05/23/2024

2 "Diverse Expressions: An Exploration of Artistic Mediums and Styles" Artwork 1: Leonardo da Vinci, "Ginevra de' Benci "  Artist : Leonardo da Vinci  Title: Ginevra de' Benci  Medium: Oil on panel  Year: 1474-1478  Image: Subject Matter : This work, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, represents a lady called Ginevra de' Benci in a three-quarter turn on the background of a juniper with a calm and rather penetrative look. Visual Form: Regarding the style, the painting is realistic, with proportionate sizes and palpable surfaces (Florentine, 1478). Leonardo used sfumato to blend the colors, which led to

3 soft color transitions. This is well-balanced and places Ginevra centrally with juniper leaves that harmonize perfectly . Content: Juniper means purity, and Ginevra is virtuous; thus, this name fits her well. This is typical of Renaissance portraiture when the subject's personality is highlighted. The location alludes to the 15th-century Renaissance concepts of purity and beauty in Florence. This shows their chastity and emphasizes her purity, demonstrating how skillful and innovative Leonardo was in painting portraits. Artwork 2: Charles Sheeler  Artist : Charles Sheeler  Title: Classic Landscape  Medium: Oil on canvas  Year: 1931  Image :

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