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A 7 page research paper that examines three works, one each by Titian, Da Vinci and Michelangelo, as artists of the High Renaissance. Titian's Assumption of the Virgin, Da Vinci's Last Supper, and Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling are briefly discussed in relation to the artist's perspective and within the context of the period. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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great artists, were "classical humanism, scientific naturalism and Renaissance individualism" (Fleming 181). It is interesting to note that these ideas were not new, nor had they been completely dormant
since ancient times. In fact, all of these elements were present in the Gothic period, but found their maturity during the period known as the Renaissance (Fleming 181). The
following examination of High Renaissance art looks at three works by three of the eras greatest artists. Titian Tiziano Vecellio, better known as simply "Titian" (c. 1485-1576) is considered
to be the greatest artist of the Venetian school (Pioch Titian). His Assumption of the Virgin (1516-18) is the first in a series of altarpieces that represent a brilliant period
in Titians career. There are three orders within the composition. At the bottom of the work are the Apostles, who are symbolic of humanity. They stand amazed and in wonder
at what is occurring. St. Peter is kneeling with his hand on his breast; St. Thomas is pointing to the Virgin; and St. Andrew is in a red cloak,
stretching forward (Kren and Marx). In the middle of the painting is the Madonna, bathed in light and surrounded by a host of angels. Above is the image of God,
looking serene and majestic, and calling the Virgin to him (Kren and Marx). The "soaring movement" of the Virgin in this depiction "contradicts the stable basis of (the) quotrocento
and High Renaissance composition and looks forward to the Baroque" (Pioch Titian). In this painting, Titian favored strong, simple colors and his technique of silhouetting dark forms against a light
background is also evident (Pioch Titian). The Assumption of the Virgin is viewed as a "milestone" in Titians career, as it established him as a more "universal artist" and
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