The Renaissance occurred between the 1300’s and the 1600’s and was a time of great change. This era began an alternate perspective toward the arts. While the medieval period consisted mostly of religious artworks that were drawn in basic 2D with disproportionate figures, the early renaissance, while still heeding toward religion, drew detailed 3D with a more proportional view. The artists of this time were more educated, drawing accurate proportions of the human anatomy and using advanced artistic methods like shadowing.
Educated artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci helped shape church and society ideology. The primary concern they had with Michelangelo’s and Leonardo Da Vinci’s art pieces were the “inappropriate” amount of detail they put into their paintings. Both artists would study dead bodies, observing the muscle structure in order to get an expert perspective on what the human anatomy looks like. They would use this newly acquired information to paint and sculpt naked human bodies. Portraying naked bodies as art was frowned upon by the church and was considered extremely inappropriate. However, as the renaissance period continued the church began to accept the new art form. The pope even hired Michelangelo to paint on church ceilings where he created some of his most famous paintings, such as, "The Separation of Sky and Water," “The Last Judgment” and his unfinished work on the Sistine Chapel. All have nude men in them and even show their genitalia. The renaissance period was not only the beginning of a new style of art, but the beginning of a new appreciation.
Your team’s synthesis answer is very simple, which is refreshing. However, with simplicity your answer has sacrificed some conciseness and detail that would be very valuable if added.
ReplyDeleteYou answer the first part of the synthesis question well- that is, the part that asks about the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. However, some omitted details from your writing result in ambiguity. You state that The primary concern they had with Michelangelo’s and Leonardo da Vinci’s art pieces were the “inappropriate” amount of detail they put into their paintings.” However, you do not specify who “they” are. Also, though you explain that religious ideologies changed to accept images of naked bodies even in a church setting, you do not answer the question of changing philosophical ideologies, leaving your answer somewhat incomplete.
Your answer to this synthesis question shows that you have taken the effort to complete research. However, lack of detail makes the answer seem lacking. What are examples of Leonardo da Vinci’s works that specifically show detail of human anatomy? There are definitely some well-known pieces you could mention, such as the Vetruvian Man, which could add authority to your answer. Also, how did the two artists in question help shape... society ideology”? Your answer only provides information relating to changing Church mindsets.
Though our response to your answer may seem somewhat critical, we actually found several strong points to your writing- the synthesis answer you wrote was very easy to read, did not present any fallacious-sounding information, and began and ended very resolutely and eloquently. You may simply want to consider adding more information to your next answer attempt, and be wary of all of the parts of the question you are meant to answer.
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