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Renaissance Fine Art

  • Maddonnalaurana- Francesco de la Vrana
    Jan 1, 1472

    Maddonnalaurana- Francesco de la Vrana

    This sculputure translated as "Madonna and Child" was created in 1472 by Francesco de la Vrana from Croatia. It depicts a very solemn Mary holding her son, Jesus. The sculpture now resides in a church in Sicilly. "Madonna and Child" Vrana. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maddonnalaurana.
  • Missa Prolationum- Johannes Ockeghem
    Jan 1, 1475

    Missa Prolationum- Johannes Ockeghem

    Listen Here Ockeghem created Missa Prolationum from music written entirely by himself. Missa Prolationum is made up of mensuration canons and has been noted as being "perhaps the most extraordinary contrapuntal achievement of the fifteenth century". The multiple voices chiming in throughout this piece is moving. "Missa Prolationum." Ockeghem. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missa_prolationum
  • Christ and St. Thomas- Verrocchio
    Jan 1, 1483

    Christ and St. Thomas- Verrocchio

    Christ and St. Thomas is a bronze statue built by Andrea del Verrocchio. It resides in Florence, Italy. The statue depicts Thomas the disciple doubting the resurection of Jesus. "Christ and St. Thomas." Verrochio. N.p., 14 Dec. 2010. Web. 19 Feb. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_and_St._Thomas_(Verrocchio)
  • Certosa di Pavia Church
    Jan 1, 1492

    Certosa di Pavia Church

    Certosa di Pavla Church resides in Milan, Italy. It was designed by Marco Solari under the order of the Visconti family. The church then begame a monastery. Today it is still open for tours. It's beautiful architecture is a mix of Renaissance and High Renaissance. "Certosa di Pavia Church." Web. 14 April. 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certosa_di_Pavia
  • The Last Supper- Leonardo da Vinci
    Jan 1, 1494

    The Last Supper- Leonardo da Vinci

    The Last Supper is a mural in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. It depicts the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples, from John, 13:21, in the Bible. It is thought that da Vinci worked on this mural from 1494-1498. Da Vinci, Leonardo. "The Last Supper." Wikipedia. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Apr. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Supper_(Leonardo_da_Vinci).
  • Pieta- Michelangelo
    Jan 1, 1499

    Pieta- Michelangelo

    The Pieta rsides in St. Peter's Basillica in the Vatican City, Italy. It depicts the body of Jesus on his Mother, Mary's lap after Crusifixion. It's life-like qualities are truly incredible. "Pieta." Listverse. N.p., 14 Dec. 2010. Web. 14 April. 2015.
    http://listverse.com/2010/12/14/top-10-greatest-sculptures/.
  • San Pietro in Montorio
    Jan 1, 1500

    San Pietro in Montorio

    The San Pietro in Rome, Italy was designed by Donato Bramante in 1500. It takes the older, column-style and mixes it with the Renaissance Dome. "San Pietro in Montorio." Bramante. N.p., 14 April. 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Pietro_in_Montorio.
  • David - Michelangelo
    Jan 1, 1501

    David - Michelangelo

    David, made of marble depicts the biblical character, David. He was created for the Florence Cathedral but instead lived outside of the Palazzo della Signoria in Florence.

    David symbolizes defense and defeat. His eyes originally pointed towards Rome as a warning. Michelangelo. "David." David: A New Perspective. J. Huston McCulloch, 7 June
    2007. Web. 12 April. 2015. <http://www.econ.ohio-state.edu/jhm/arch/david/
    David.htm>.
  • Mona Lisa - Leonardo da Vinci
    Jan 1, 1503

    Mona Lisa - Leonardo da Vinci

    The Mona Lisa was bought by the King Francis I of France but now is on exhibit at the Louvre museum in Paris. The Mona Lisa is known for her questionable facial expression. Is she smiling or frowning? "Mona Lisa" Leonardo da Vinci. N.p., 15 Dec. 2010. Web. 14 April. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Lisa
  • Missa Maria Zart - Obrecht
    Jan 1, 1504

    Missa Maria Zart - Obrecht

    Listen Here Missa Maria Zart translated as "Tender Maria" is known for being oneof the longest "polyphonic settings of the Mass Ordianry ever written". The combination of voices and harmony make for a very moving experience. "Missa Maria Zart." Obrecht. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Obrecht
  • The Tempest- Giorgione
    Jan 1, 1508

    The Tempest- Giorgione

    Giorgione painted The Tempest between 1506 and 1508 in Venice, Italy. There has been much debate over the meaning of this piece, but many believe the man is a solider, and that the storm is representative of war. "The Tempest." Giogione. N.p. Web. 14 April. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgione
  • Château de Chambord -  Domenico da Cortona
    Jan 1, 1519

    Château de Chambord - Domenico da Cortona

    Domenico da Cortona was the architect of the Chateau, however, it is believed that Leondardo da Vinci was also involved. The chateau combines classic French architecture with renaissance styles. It was under construction for 28 while being built. "Chateau de Chambord" Cortona. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Château_de_Chambord
  • The Last Judgment- Michelangelo
    Jan 1, 1541

    The Last Judgment- Michelangelo

    A fresco by Michelangelo on the alter wall of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City, Italy. It shows the Second Coming of Christ and the Final Judgment. It took Michelangelo over 4 years to complete the fresco. The bodies are rising up to meet their fate. "The Last Judgment." Wikipedia. Wikipedia, 14 April. 2014. Web. 14 April. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sistine_Chapel_ceiling.
  • The Dome of St. Peter's Basilica
    Jan 1, 1547

    The Dome of St. Peter's Basilica

    The dome of St. Peter's Basilica was designed by Giacomo della Porta, Bramante and Michelangelo. It resides in the Vatican City, Italy and can be seen from many parts of the city. "St. Peter's Dome" Bramante. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_architecture
  • Missa Papae Marcelli
    Jan 1, 1555

    Missa Papae Marcelli

    Missa Papae Marcelli is a mass written by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. It is a six-voice mass and was presented in 1555 for Pope Marcellus II. The harmonies heard throughout this piece are truly moving. Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2rJaelaoGc "Missa Papae Marcelli." Web. 14 April. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missa_Papae_Marcelli
  • The Wedding at Cana- Paolo Veronese
    Jan 1, 1563

    The Wedding at Cana- Paolo Veronese

    This oil on canvas painting is the largest painting on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris. It depicts the story of Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding ceremony in Cana. "The Wedding at Cana." Veronese, Paolo. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wedding_at_Cana
  • The Faerie Queene - Edmund Spenser

    The Faerie Queene - Edmund Spenser

    This epic poem written by Edmund Spenser is an alegorical work written that praises Queen Elizabeth I. The first half of The Faerie Queene was published in 1590 and the second half, several years later. "The Faerie Queene." Spenser, Edmund. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Faerie_Queene
  • Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare

    Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare

    The tragic and well-known story of lovers from opposing families told through dramatic poetry. "What's in a name? That which we call a rose, By any other word would smell as sweet." "Romeo and Juleit." Shakespeare N.p. Web. 14 April. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_and_Juliet#Synopsis
  • Sonnet 18- Shakespeare

    Sonnet 18- Shakespeare

    Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
    Thou art more lovely and more temperate:
    Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
    And summer's lease hath all too short a date; Finish the sonnet here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonnet_18 "Sonnet 18." Shakespeare. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015.
  • Love- George Herbert

    Love- George Herbert

    George Herbert's Love poem was written around the year 1630. Herbert was an English poet and priest.

    "
    ‘You must sit down,’ says Love, ‘and taste my meat.’
    So I did sit and eat." Read the poem here: http://www.poetseers.org/the-great-poets/the-metaphysical-poets/george/gpoems/love/index.html "Love." Herbert. N.p., Web. 14 April. 2015.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Herbert#Writings