Chapter 21

This chapter focuses on realism and idealism. Below are my 2 favorites from the chapter.




Ghirlandaio, Domenico. The Birth of the Virgin. c. 1486-90. fresco. Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Italy 


I like this painting because of the realism, illusion of space, and the detailed work. 

Santa Maria Novella, Florence, facade by Leon Battista Alberti, 1456–70.





Again, I believe that architecture is one of the most amazing forms of art. I like this one because it's different than the normal style. It uses a lot of shapes and symmetry.  

Amazing Artworks

Architecture is truly an astonishing form of art not only because of its large scale but beauty of the work that is present in the work. In the late 14th century you can see a mixture of styles in the architecture.
 
This is the Orvieto Cathedral designed by  Lorenzo Maitani in Italy in 1310. I think this is a great example of architecture that has not only the Gothic style in that time period but also influence of the French style. It has amazing detailed work on the exterior of the cathedral.


This is the interior of the Florence cathedral designed by Arnolfo Di Cambio and others in 1296. This shows more of the greatness of architecture in the interior of a cathedral. Most of the time in the interiors of the cathedrals the main focus seems to be the ceiling. Although this picture is different from the one in our books, I like way it shows how the sunlight shines in the day. I also really like the arches in the ceiling and the grandeur of it all.

13th And 14th Century Europe

From the first chapter my favorite artworks:



GIOVANNI PISANO,  Annunciation, Nativity, and Adoration of the Shepherds. 
14th century. French Gothic style. 

I really liked this art work because of great detail and the fluidity. Although it isn't a sculpture, the carving gives it a 3 dimensional look. More than painting I find beauty in architecture and sculptures.



This is the Siena Cathedral in Italy. The original architect is not known, but the dome was added by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This is such a beautiful building.