Monthly Archives: October 2011

As mentioned in class, I included a new exhibition option for the Museum Paper Assignment.  You can also review the exhibit, Youth and Beauty: Art of the American Twenties, at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, which just opened on October … Continue reading →

I believe that Masaccio’s painting , the Holy trinity would have a great effect on viewers since the painting shows a divine historical background of renaissance. The Holy trinity not only shows the historical background of renaissance but also the warm … Continue reading →

From the clip it had showed and talked about how art has changed over time during the Renaissance in Florence. With all the artist during that time they were all very smart people and had a very special way of … Continue reading →

It is amazing how Masaccio and Brunelleschi painted the Holy Trinity in sections and over a span of almost a month, and how all the sections come together to create the perspectival masterpiece. Since it was the first painting of … Continue reading →

I think that Masaccio’s Holy Trinity made an astounding effect on the viewers. He used not only the linear perspective but also brought up new Renaissance ideas like Humanity and Realism. Even though all the characters were flat, they still … Continue reading →

I would imagine that Masaccio’s painting would have a revolutionary effect on the way people at the time think of art, kind of like polyclitus and the spear bearer. His painting reminds me of the second style frescos in a … Continue reading →

Difficulties encountered by medieval and modern pilgrims are not the same. The medieval pilgrim had much more harder stuff to handle during the walk. The medieval pilgrim had to face thick forests, mosquito, wild animals, rivers and undrinkable water. Also … Continue reading →

While i do respect other peoples’ ideas and beliefs, i don’t see what the point of a Pilgrimage is. It’s a long walk to find your inner self and or just to exercise. But come on people, if you want … Continue reading →

Whether back then or now, to make the decision of going on a pilgrimage should not taken lightly. For one thing one has to be certain that they are absolutely sure that they want to do it. Another thing to … Continue reading →