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    Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper and Tintoretto’s Last Supper are similar in subject matter but in difference from the movement and style. Leonardo created a clarity and unity that is characteristic of High renaissance. Leonardo placed the balanced structure of pyramidal form of Jesus at the mathematical center of the painting to give utter stability to the painting. The use of one point linear perspective, which is the hallmark of the Italian Renaissance style, makes the space three-Dimensional.

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    help explain stories from the bible to the common people. The two main works that will be focused on are the renditions of the Last Supper. Both Leonardo Da Vinci and Dirk Bouts have created the same scene from the bible, but with major differences based on the time period and where they were created and to be placed. Dirk Bouts was commissioned to paint the Last Supper in 1464 CE, in his painting he uses one point perspective by placing that point above Christ. This creates the focal point of the

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    work you have the Mona Lisa which is heavily cherished throughout the world, the painting of the Sistine Chapel also cherished, and The Last Supper which is probably the most reproduced piece today that’s seen in multiple locations. The piece of art that strikes me not only emotionally, but gracefully is The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. I chose The Last Supper because when I see the painting it reminds me of my religious values, from my child hood until now, I’ve seen a reproduction of it in every

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    The Last Supper has been and will be one of the most talked about works of Leonardo Da Vinci’s work of art. The work of art was started in 1495 and was completed in 1498; it contained the event depicted in the bible as the final days when Jesus announced that he would be betrayed by one of his twelve disciples.” Leonardo had chosen to depict the moment when Jesus says, “One of you will betray me”.1 The painting is located in the dining hall of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan Italy. The painting

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    The Sacrament of the Last Supper by Salvador Dali Salvador Dali’s painting, The Sacrament of the Last Supper (oil on canvas, 65 ¾ x 105 ½ in., c. 1995), has become one of his most iconic paintings from his “late” period. This painting portrays one of the most famous scenes from the Bible, the Last Supper, depicting the twelve disciples eating their final meal with Jesus. This scene has been created many times throughout history by many different artists. However, through Salvador Dali’s use of equal

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    might not find any. In the two images The Last Supper and Interior I found a variety of similarities and differences. To start with, there are many differences in these two pieces of work. First, the artist are different. If you were to study both artist you would understand that they have different techniques. Leonardo da Vinci was alive during the 14th and 15th century.

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    Gabriel Sabloff’s Apostle Peter and The Last Supper, Sobloff portrays a faithful and powerful biblical story of dedication, forgiveness, prayer and a message that anything is possible if we have God in our hearts. This film, stars Robert Loggia, Bruce Marchiano, and Laurence Fuller. This story is set in Rome in 670 A.D, when Christians were being persecuted for their faith. The Apostle Peter relives the time he spent with Jesus, from the inspirational Last Supper to the Garden of Gethsemane. This movie

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    Leonardo da Vinci’s, Last Supper and Tintoretto’s, The Last Supper these paintings differ in media, layout, and the way the last supper is portrayed. Roughly a hundred years apart and two separate periods of time, Leonardo da Vinci’s painting was rendered in during the High Renaissance style, while Tintoretto’s painting was created during Mannerism. Da Vinci’s Last Supper was made out completely different media than Tintoretto’s The Last Supper. Leonardo da Vinci usually paints the fresco style

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    The Last Supper In Leonardo De Vinci’s, The Last Supper, the first thing that stands out is the commotion going on around Jesus, the center figure. He is calm and looking downward as if he is alone, while the disciples around the table talk and interact with each other. It is also interesting that all the disciples are seated on one side of the table, but are still either looking at Jesus or have their arms stretched out towards him. Jesus looks quiet and sad, unlike his disciples who appear excitable

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    of artists. While I am intrigued by mostly all of what we have studied, The Last Supper paintings catch my eye the most. Many artists have successfully completed paintings of The Last Supper including, Tintoretto, Paolo Veronese, and Leonardo da Vinci; however, da Vinci was the first, original painter of The Last Supper. My favorite Last Supper painting definitely has to be the one by Tintoretto. Tintoretto’s Last Supper painting truly represents various key aspects of art; from the usage of colors

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