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Renaissance 10 minute essay prompts. 1-Donatello’s Mary Magdalene, Florentine Baptistery Identify the period in which this work was made. Discuss ways in which it departs from the more typical artistics concerns of it period. 2-Paolo Uccello, The Battle of San Romano Discuss how this painting reflects the artist’s understanding of the new theory of mathematical perspective. 3-Van Eyck’s The Ghent Altarpiece panel with Adam and Eve and Masaccio’s Expulsion of Adam and Eve Compare and contrast the figures of Adam and Eve from these two works. Remember to discuss the relation to the artist’s use of material and the presentation of the body (form). 4-Bramante, The Tempietto, ca. 1504, Rome. Identify the building or its architect. Discuss the ways in which the building exemplifies the ideals of the period in which it was created. 5-Raphael, The School of Athens, Vatican. Whom did Pope Julius II commission to paint this work for his library? In what ways do the style and subject of the painting reflect the interests of its patron? 6-Rodin, The Thinker, bronze, 1879-89, 1903-04 and Michelangelo, Moses, Tomb of Julius II 1513. Name the artists who made these works. Discuss the style and subject matter of each work. To what extent is each work representative of its era? 7-Jan Van Eyck, Giovanni Arnolfini and his Bride and Botticelli, Primavera Discuss each painter’s treatment of the theme of marriage in relation to the innovations and influences of Humanism and the ideals of Renaissance. 8-Interior views of Brunelleschi’s Santo Spirito and Pazzi Chapel Discuss the ways in which these structures represent the ideals espoused during the early Italian Renaissance. 9-Cimabue, Madona Enthroned with Angels and Prophets and Raphael, The Small Cowper Madonna These two paintings depict similar subjects. Which work is earlier? Explain your choice, comparing and contrasting the two images. 10-Giotto, Lamentation from the Arena Chapel What are the ways Giotto’s work breaks from the Italio- Byzantine traditions of the past while opening the door to the innovations that will characterize the Early Renaissance in Italy. 11-Durer, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and Knight, Death and the Devil These two works are by the same artist. Identify the artist. Using both works, discuss ways in which the works reflect the artist’s medieval roots as well as his awareness of Italian Renaissance innovations. 12-Van der Goes, Adam and Eve Tempted by the Snake and Michelangelo, Adam and Eve (detail of The Temptation) These two works, painted in different regions of Europe, deal with the same subject matter. The work on the right was created in Italy. Identify the region in which the work on te left was created. How does each work reflect its respective regional traditions? 13-Ghiberti, Gates of Paradise, east doors of the Baptistery, S. Giovanni, Florence, 1435. Olowe of Ise, Yoruba Palace Doors, Nigeria, 20 th century The wooden palace doors on the right were made by Olowe of Ise in Nigeria in the 20 th century. Identify the time period and artist of the bronze doors on the left. Compare and contrast the two sets of doors in term of composition and relief techniques.