Test 3 Question 3

The artwork created between the 6^th and 15^th century while highly religious based, did show amazing craftsmanship, use of color, and architecture. The knowledge of the Italian renaissance masters is still very helpful today. I do not feel that these works and artists influence the theme of my art, as I tend to avoid religious themes, however one can learn a lot from there sense of color, composition, and technical skills. I can also look at these pieces and learn from past artists mistakes. In pieces such as Virgin and Child Enthroned I feel that the central composition is boring and others do a better job at being more engaging and exciting. The illuminated manuscript’s calligraphy was incredible and I hope to be able to incorporate more beautiful text into my work. I was very impressed by the pages from the Book of Kells at which I looked. I loved the red, red, and gold ink and paint combination found in the Book of Kells as well as many paintings during the 14^th and 15^th century. As an art student I do not currently see many contemporary artists drawing up renaissance themes for their works as the overly religious paintings and sculpture have “gone out of style” as the church is no longer the largest art patron. However to this day every artist studies or has studied the work of the Italian masters, as they are still being recognized as some of the best painters and sculptors that the world has ever seen.