Western Art Course

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…

Today, I will introduce to you the greatest painter in German history—Albrecht Dürer, without a doubt. Previously, we discussed the Southern and Northern Renaissance, and Dürer was a versatile artist who combined the best of both worlds. The Greatest German Painter: Albrecht Dürer Albrecht Dürer…

The Pinnacle of Portraiture: Rogier van der Weyden Rogier van der Weyden (1399-1464), whose full name is Rogier Van der Weyden, was a student of Robert Campin and a painter from the Low Countries, slightly later than Jan van Eyck. Van Weyden, together with his…

Today, we continue exploring the Northern Renaissance through the works of Jan van Eyck, offering you an interpretation of the extremely detailed aesthetic concept characteristic of this period. Northern Renaissance: Details Make the Difference With today’s various advanced technologies, when we see meticulously crafted animated…

When it comes to Western painting, the first thing that comes to mind is usually oil painting. But have you ever wondered how oil painting came about? Today, let me tell you about the inventor of oil painting, Jan van Eyck, who is considered a…

Today, I want to introduce you to a truly unique artist from the Florentine Renaissance—Sandro Botticelli. Why call him unique? Despite not conforming to many of the Renaissance's key standards, his works hold extraordinary artistic value. The Renaissance Maverick: Botticelli An Outlier in the Renaissance…

Today, I will introduce to you the famous Father of Sculpture—Donatello. He made immense contributions to the Renaissance, not only laying the foundation for the aesthetic style of sculpture but also helping us recognize what it truly means to be a master. Father of Renaissance…

When it comes to the Renaissance, almost everyone can name the "Big Three of the Renaissance." However, knowing only these three is far from enough. You also need to know the "Little Three of the Italian Renaissance" — Piero della Francesca, Andrea Mantegna, and Paolo…

The Medici Family: Angel Investors of the Renaissance We know that the Renaissance brought forth countless renowned painters and masterpieces. But have you ever wondered how those painters made a living? The Medici family could be considered the angel investors behind the Renaissance. Without their…

Today, we will discuss Masaccio (Masaccio), the second great painter of the Renaissance after Giotto. Masaccio is significant to the Renaissance because he laid the foundation for the application of perspective in painting—a cornerstone of Renaissance art. Masaccio: The Pioneer of Perspective Masaccio’s Importance in…

In the previous episode, we discussed Giotto, the father of Renaissance painting. Today, we will explore an architect and one of the most significant buildings of the Renaissance. The Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore holds immense importance for the Renaissance, and its designer, Filippo…

The Grandfather, Father, and Uncle of the Renaissance In the past two lessons, we discussed the "grandfather," "father," and "uncle" of the Renaissance: Dante, Petrarch, and Boccaccio. Today, let me introduce you to the first artist of the Renaissance—Giotto Giotto: The Father of Renaissance Painting…