Artemisia Gentileschi

Artemisia Gentileschi the Renaissance Feminist Artist Manuel Hernandez Devry University Abstract Why exactly is Artemisia Gentileschi considered an early feminist? Doing a brief search and looking into her artwork, even for a brief amount of time and you quickly see why she was considered so. Her gender as well as the things she went through and experienced in her life heavily influenced Artemisia Gentileschi’s artwork. Some of the more famous and controversial paintings focus on females as

Lane---Sofonisba Anguissola (Renaissance) and Artemisia Gentileschi(Baroque) The renaissance began in Italy from the 14th to the 16th century, and was followed by the baroque period which roughly was between 16th to 17th century, each revolutionized the period prior. This is perfectly represented by two very different and yet very similar artists: Sofonisba Anguissola and Artemisia Gentileschi. Though one more so paved-the-way for the other, there connection appears to have nearly materialized out

to an exhibition in Milan titled: “Artemisia: storia di una passione” (“Artemisia: history of a passion”). The exhibition was sponsored by the Assessorato alla Cultura of the Comune of Milano and curated by Roberto Contini and Francesco Solinas, with the scenographic and theatrical work of Emma Dante. Artemisia Gentileschi (Rome 1593 - Naples 1652/53) was a Roman painter, daughter of the painter Orazio Gentileschi and Prudenza Montone (who died when Artemisia was twelve). First of six children

Caravaggio and Gentileschi who are both renowned artists of the Baroque era and style, which encompasses the intensity of the colors, as well as the brutal subject matter that it entails. Figures 17.9 “Judith and Holofernes (c. 1598),” by Caravaggio and figure 17.10 “Judith Decapitating Holofernes (c. 1620)” by Artemisia Gentileschi both illustrate the same biblical story of Judith seducing Holofernes and decapitating him to free the people of his oppressive rule. Caravaggio and Gentileschi pick the precise

Cynthia Heredia Professor Meredith Art-7 10/10/17 Research Paper A female artiste in the 1600’s by the name of Artemisia Gentileschi, painted an image that strongly represented the ideas of sexual assault and rape culture among women. The image is known as Susanna and the Elders and the painting displays a women who is nude and seems to be bathing herself in the garden as two men watch. Going more into detail about the image and analyzing it, we can actually see the story and history behind the

Artemisia Gentileschi and Saint Catherine of Siena are two women in Roman history that have perseverance and strength in a male dominated world in Rome, which can be seen in their legends (histories), popular memory, and presentation (churches). Artemisia Gentileschi was born on July 8th, 1593 in Rome (Bissell, 153). Her father, Orazio Gentileschi was a Tuscan painter and her mother was Prudentia Montone. Her mother died and Orazio raised and provided for Artemisia and her siblings. Although uncommon

The paintings Caravaggio’s Judith and Holofernes and Artemisia Gentileschi's Judith Decapitating Holofernes (c.1620) were pieces that were painted during the Baroque art period. They are both based on the biblical story about Judith beheading Holofernes. To begin with, the painting by Caravaggio shows Judith recoiling from the gruesome task she is performing. This is emphasized by how delicate she seems to be handling Holofernes. A woman stands next to her in the painting simply staring in astonishment

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1652-4) was a female painter who has depicted a scene of the story in the Book of Esther in her painting Esther before Ahasuerus. She was born in Rome, Italy as the daughter of the painter Orazio Gentileschi (1563-1639), and this is most certainly the way how she came into contact with the artistic world (Papi). In 1612, when her promising career had only just begun, a long trial for the rape of Artemisia had serious repercussions for her reputation, even though the culprit

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653) Considered one of the most important artists of the Baroque movement in Early Modern Europe, Artemisia Gentileschi, had to prove herself and break down the boundaries for a woman in a male dominated field. Artemisia was born in Rome on July 8, 1953 to Orazio and Prudentia Monotone Gentileschi, who died when the artist was only twelve years of age. Her upbringing was left to her father, who was also a well-known painter. He trained her since she was not permitted

Life of Artemisia Gentileschi Italian Baroque painter, Artemisia Gentileschi was born in Rome on July 8th, 1593. Her father Orazio Gentileschi, who was a painter himself, introduced Artemisia to the art of painting by giving her lessons in his studio. At an early age, Artemisia displayed her interest in art and it wasn’t long until her father noticed potential in his daughter enough that she would be able to make a name for herself in the male-dominated career. Artemisia had the desire to follow