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Renaissance vs Baroque

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Renaissance: the development of linear perspective and other techniques of rendering a more natural reality in painting, and gradual but widespread educational reform
. In politics the Renaissance contributed the development of the conventions of diplomacy, and in science an increased reliance on observation.
Renaissance scholars employed the humanist method in study, and searched for realism and human emotion in art Florentine painters led byMasaccio strove to portray the human form realistically, developing techniques to render perspective and light more naturally
Renaissance could be viewed as an attempt by intellectuals to study and improve the secular and worldly, both through the revival of ideas from antiquity, and through …show more content…

The Baroque period started after the Renaissance period, roughly around the 17th century, in Rome. The artists leaned towards more intense and dynamic art that included exaggerated motion and details which could be easily interpreted. This gave the art works more energy and drama.

The pieces I chose for my first comparison are both equestrian statues which were commissioned by either the ruler or the state to the respective artists. Both of these sculptures are commemorative works of art and were built on request. The first piece from the Renaissance period is an equestrian statue of Gattamelata while the piece chosen from the Baroque period is the equestrian statue of King Louis XIV.
The first sculpture, the equestrian statue of Gattamelata was completed between 1447 and 1450, during early renaissance. It originates from Pauda, Italy and is made from Bronze. It was created by Donatello, a well accomplished artist of the early renaissance period, who was commissioned to sculpt a commemorative statue by the Republic of Venice. It is a life-size statue measuring 12’2” high, made in honour of the mercenary soldier leader Erasmo da Narni, following his death. Erasmo da Narni was one of the greatest war captains (condottieri) of his time and was known as Gattamelata. He is credited the success of many military campaigns. The pedestal under the main statue is made of marble has also been designed by Donatello. It has 2 reliefs on it towards the

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