Western Art Course

The Overcorrection of Renaissance Architecture Renaissance architecture is a style that emerged after Gothic architecture. It originated in Florence under the influence of Renaissance ideas, with its most obvious feature being the rejection of the medieval Gothic style and the promotion of the revival of…

Today, we continue our discussion of a Renaissance "side" artist, the famous Netherlandish painter, Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The "Peasant Genre Painter" Pieter Bruegel the Elder Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569) is known as the "Peasant Genre Painter." He was one of the greatest artists…

Today, I am here to introduce to you a "human camera," the pinnacle of portraiture, Hans Holbein the Younger. "Human Camera" Hans Holbein the Younger Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543) was truly a "human camera." His portraits were so lifelike that no one could compare…

Correggio: The Forgotten Master Correggio (1499—1534) was an innovative painter of the early 16th century and is a quintessential "forgotten master." It was only more than a century after his death that his greatness and contribution to the art of painting were recognized. In his…

Today's master is Tintoretto, an important figure in the Venetian school of painting. Tintoretto: The "Traitor" of the Venetian School Tintoretto (1518-1594) and Titian represent the two extremes of the "dual opposition" within the Venetian school. Together, they symbolize the pinnacle of the Venetian school's…

Titian: The "Fourth Master" of the Renaissance If the "Three Masters of the Renaissance" were to add a fourth, that person would undoubtedly be Titian. Titian was the culmination of the Venetian school of painting, where all the highlights and techniques of this school reached…

The Giorgione we are discussing today is one of the most important members of the "Early Deaths in the Arts" club, and he is also the artist with the highest "fame ÷ number of works" index. Giorgione: Few Paintings, All Masterpieces Giorgione (1477-1510) was a…

Today, we begin discussing the representative artists of the Venetian Renaissance, starting with Bellini, the founder of the entire Venetian School. Bellini: The "Founder" of the Venetian School Bellini (1430–1516) is considered the "founding father" of the Venetian School. The most prominent characteristic of the…

We have talked about the Renaissance centered in Florence and the Northern Renaissance in the Netherlands; today, we officially enter the segment on the Venetian Renaissance. Rich, Secular, and Lively Venetian Renaissance Venice is the third major center of the Renaissance, with particularly distinct regional…

Mannerism: A Unique Path to Establish Presence in Art History Mannerism is a short but impactful period in art history. The key characteristic of Mannerism is its overtly "affected" nature, highly decorative, and filled with an artificial, contrived feel. Mannerism was not only seen in…

Today, I would like to introduce a great time traveler—Bosch. His works seem completely out of place for his era, yet they share similarities with surrealist paintings from five hundred years later. The Great Time Traveler: Bosch Bosch was a great "time traveler," whose works…

Printmaking: An Alternate Existence of the Original Work Printmaking is an important branch of visual arts, historically intertwined with the invention and development of printing technology. The main printmaking techniques include woodcut, copperplate engraving, and etching. Printmaking is not merely a reproduction; it is an…