Visual Analysis Of Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper

A new divide in art and religion occurred during the 17th century. The Reformation occurred and caused a major divide between Protestants and Catholics. In northern Europe, Protestantism took root, especially in the city of Amsterdam. In southern Europe, Catholicism stood fast, especially in Rome. In this paper I will argue that Amsterdam and Rome developed unique political and religious environments that created two different painting styles within the Baroque period. These different environments led to two very different subject materials: secular in Amsterdam and non-secular in Rome. Despite some similarities, these differences distinctly separate Protestant Baroque in the north of Europe and Counter-Reformation Baroque in the south of Europe and two paintings can accurately portray these differences and similarities: “The Calling of Saint Matthew” by Caravaggio and “The Art of Painting” by Vermeer.

What is truly greed? The dictionary say’s greed is “a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed” (merriam-webster, n.d.) and the human society has displayed the concept of greed through the arts. There are three pieces of art that I have choose to talk about, that display the concept of greed with in the human society. The Juniper tree by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm(literature) (Grimm), The Seven Deadly Sins by Hieronymus Bosch(oil panting) (Bosch) http://www.hieronymus-bosch.org/105856/Tabletop-of-the-Seven-Deadly-Sins-and-the-Four-Last-Things-(2)-large.jpg and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (Jackson, 2013)(Film). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYOJZm0FXPw

The painting called the “Miraculous Draft of Fishes” painted by Konrad Witz is quite remarkable and beautiful. He firstly creates an artwork that has a narrative attached to it. Secondly, the painting describes the biblical references, themes, and symbolism through dissecting the piece as a whole as well in small sections for the viewer to see. Thirdly, this painting shows the similarities and differences in the composition in regards to the type of painting and parts of the painting. Fourthly, the artist demonstrates many techniques to portray that the painting has a style of realism. Lastly, the artist emphasizes Jesus heavily in the painting to show that he is the most important person in the piece.

Art is known to have impacted humankind as from time memorial. In many occasions when people wanted to pass the information, they were only using paintings to communicate. Many kingdoms were known to give information about their values and beliefs through paintings made on their walls. Most of the paintings use to speak a lot about the religion of the Kingdom, and sometimes romantic pictures were used to expound more on how such kingdoms were committed to taking care of individuals emotions. Baroque paintings were used especially for matters to do with religion. This paper is aimed at expounding on how different messages were passed through the utilization of both Romantic and Baroque paintings. However, both Baroque and Romantic paintings

His earliest work, in 1473, was a pen and ink drawing of a landscape in the Arno valley. One of his more famous work was the Vitruvian man. The Vitruvian man is “a male figure in 2 superimposed positions with his arms and legs apart inside both a square and a circle” (Biography.com). It represents his study of proportion. It was finished in 1490. Another one of his famous works is the last supper. Ludovico Sforza and Duke of Milan asked da Vinci to paint the Last Supper in 1495. It is on the back wall of the dining hall inside the monastery of the Milan’s Santa Maria delle Grazie. It took Leonardo three years to complete. The painting started to flake because he used tempera and oil on dried plaster. Since then it has been restored and stabilized.

Throughout history, art has had gone through changes that are both subtle and drastic. There are constants throughout both art and the ages however. An example of one of these constants is that of religion’s influence and portrayal within the multitudes of Medias there are, such as paintings, architecture, and sculptures. Speaking of sculptures, let us focus on two sculptures in a little more detail.

The Renaissance was the rebirth of Europe after it was terrorized by the plague, known as The Black Death. With this rebirth came a desire to redesign Europe into something better. People began studying the ‘Classics’, or ancient Rome and Greece. Science, math, and the arts were studied and funded in the hopes of rebuilding Europe’s culture and population. Many great artists spawned from this period of the Renaissance. Along with those artists came Leonardo da Vinci, the most significant Renaissance artist.

His approach to design the architectural space in The Last Supper is intriguing, that is, the way he organized the figures in relation to the architecture. The reason behind this, is because he arranged the features of the fresco according to musical harmonies. Leonardo believed that, the integration of the musical harmonies would bring symbiosis to the optical space of the painting and to the one viewing the painting.

“The Last Judgement” fresco by Michelangelo started its creation in 1536 A.D and completed in 1541 A.D. “The Last Judgement” depicts the second coming of Jesus Christ and contains many biblical figures and references (Dr. Esperanca Camara/ Khan Academy). “The Last Judgement” portrays those that are blessed are saved from damnation; however, those less fortunate live for eternity in hell. The significance of preserving the fresco is that Michelangelo is one of the most prominent painters of the era, and the fresco is important to those who hold their beliefs in the Bible.

A Christ Figure is a literary character whose actions are homogeneous with that of Jesus Christ. A Separate Peace, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Cool Hand Luke are all works that incorporate a Christ Figure as one of their characters. Some of the actions exhibited by these characters include the performing of miracles, a last supper, a death and resurrection, and the betterment of their fellow

Additionally, Leonardo da Vinci spent years perfecting his “Last Supper,” which shows his dedication and appreciation for art in general. The amount of detail and precision applied to these masterpieces accurately showcases the kind of art valued during the Renaissance. The work of Leonardo da Vinci and many other artists was the focal point of the Renaissance, just like the juicy turkey is the main dish during Thanksgiving dinner. The turkey is what many associate with the holiday, similar to the fact that the Italian Renaissance is recognized for its exquisite

The Last Supper has been portrayed by many artists over the centuries. Few of the renowned one’s are by Leonardo Da Vinci and Jacopo Tintoretto.

Panama City, Panama is a country of the arts, from the formal monuments to the informal graffiti found on the walls of the street. While visiting the city, one will find a multitude of the different mediums of art. As we viewed the different art found in the city, the main work of art that came to mind was the Maesta painting by Duccio.

The Renaissance paintings of the School of Athens by Raphael and the Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci show Renaissance interest in human social interaction. These paintings show the importance of social interaction through perspective, color, and formal organization. Raphael’s School of Athens presents the significance of the philosophical aspect of human social interaction during this art movement. On the other hand, Da Vinci’s the Last Supper shows the importance of the theological aspect of human interaction. Both paintings reveal Renaissance artist’s interest in human contact and behavior. In other words, these two paintings embody the Renaissance through the elements of color, perspective, and organization in a way that highlights the importance of human social interaction.

Andrea di Bartolo di Simone was born in Castagno, Italy, near Florence, in around 1419. He is commonly referred to using his pseudonym, Andrea del Castagno. Not much is known about his difficult early years of life due to the lack of records. Although, it is said he had an abusive father. It is known that Andrea moved to Corella during a war between Florence and Milan, but moved back afterward. By 1440, he was well-known enough to be commissioned for his art. One of his first works was multiple frescoes, painted on the Palazzo del Podestà, showing traitors being hung by their heels after the Battle of Anghiari. For that artwork, he was given the nickname of “Little Andrea of the Hanged Men”. By 1442, Andrea was in Venice and painting frescoes in the San Tarasio chapel with