Winckelmann’s impact on Neoclassicism
Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768) was a scholar with wide interests. He studied most different scientific disciplines, and only in his manhood he began to study art by applying all kinds of scientific knowledge and methods. First he was studying theology in the University of Halle , but then he bumped in books written by broad-minded [...]
Neoclassicism- introduction and phases
Neoclassicism held sway for roughly eighty years (1750 to 1830). This style originated in France, and than spread in all directions (Sidney, St Peterburg, Philadelphia etc.). It is known that Napoleon’s favorite style in art was neoclassicism. If we look back, we can see that everything in that time, from the middle of 18th to [...]
Famous artist quotes
Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad. Salvador Dali One day it will have to be officially admitted that what we have christened reality is an even greater illusion than the world of dreams. Salvador Dali Those who do not want to imitate [...]
Basilica
Basilica, (Stoa basilike, or basileios) building type with a clearstoreyed nave, two or more lower lean-to aisles on each side of the nave with a high central space delimited by colonnades and illuminated by clerestory lighting and an apse at the end of the nave, originaly for public functions, but later adapted for Christian worship. [...]
Michelangelo-short biography with main works of art
Michelangelo (1475-1564), was one of the most famous artists in history. He was mainly interested in creating large marble statues, but his endless creative energy also led him to become a great painter and architect as well as a poet. He was also one of the most famous people of his time and a great [...]
Types of churches
Church- edifice for public Christian worship, distinguished from a chapel or oratory. Types of churches 1. linear platform a) basilica b) aisle-less church (Romanesque church with integrated apse developed from the early medieval house church) c) hall church d) church with raised nave and lower side aisles
Roman triumphal arches PART 3
The arch of Constantine is situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. It was erected to commemorate Constantine’s victory over Maxentius (one of the tetrarch) at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312 and of cecennalia or tenth anniversary as emperor in AD 315. (It was the year when Maxentius celebrated five years [...]
Roman triumphal arches PART 2
The imperial-style structure was sometimes expanded to three arches with the central arch reaching a greater height than the two side arches. The triumphal arch of the empire was articulated by a facade of marble columns; ornamental cornices were added to the piers and attics, and the archway and sides were adorned with relief sculpture [...]
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