Category: Artworks
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da Vinci, Leonardo | The Virgin on the Rocks
Lé Arts Salon Title: The Virgin on the Rocks Artist: Leonardo da Vinci (Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci) Year: c.1483 – c.1486 Medium: Oil on Panel Period: Early/High Renaissance Style/Genre: Religious Painting Notes & Analysis of the Artwork The Cream (Laser) comes from the skin tones. Adds a light and feather touch to the…
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da Vinci, Leonardo | Mona Lisa
Lé Arts Salon Title: Mona Lisa (Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo) Artist: Leonardo da Vinci (Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci) Year: c.1503 – c.1519 Medium: Oil on Panel & Wood (Poplar) Period: High Renaissance Style/Genre: Portrait Painting Notes & Analysis of the Artwork The olive greens (Irish Coffee) tell of…
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Titan | Bacchus and Ariadne
Lé Arts Salon Title: Bacchus and Ariadne Artist: Titan (Tiziano Vecellio) Year: c. 1520 – 1523 Medium: Oil on Canvas Period: High Renaissance Style/Genre: Mythological Painting Notes & Analysis of the Artwork The blue (San Juan) exudes connection. Worn by two of the female figures, enclosing Bacchus. Bacchus’s wants to create a positive change. Conveys movement…
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Michelangelo | The Creation of Adam
Lé Arts Salon Title: The Creation of Adam (Creazione di Adamo) Artist: Michelangelo (Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni) Year: 1508 – 1512 Medium: Fresco Period: High Renaissance Style/Genre: Mythological Painting; Sistine Chapel Paintings Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Two different shades of cream, (Vanilla & Tuine) displays a scene that is larger than life. Displays…
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Titan | Sacred and Profane Love
Lé Arts Salon Title: Sacred and Profane Love (Amor Sacro and Amor Profano) Artist: Titan (Tiziano Vecellio) Year: 1514 Medium: Oil on Canvas Period: High Renaissance Style/Genre: Allegorical Paintings Notes & Analysis of the Artwork The Coral (Raw Sienna) presents warmth and optimism. Blends with others or produce a welcoming and warm presence. In connection…
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Correggio | Jupiter and Io
Lé Arts Salon Title: Jupiter and Io Artist: Correggio (Antonio Allegri da Correggio) Year: 1531 – 1532 Medium: Oil on Canvas Period: Mannerism (Late Renaissance) Style/Genre: Mythological Painting Notes & Analysis of the Artwork The White/Beige (Beryl Green) shows intoxication and timelessness. Shown in the dress, connects it to Jupiter and Io’s desires. Calm, warm, and…
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Masaccio | The Holy Trinity
Lé Arts Salon Title: The Holy Trinity Artist: Masaccio (Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone) Year: 1427-28 Medium: Fresco Period: Early Renaissance Style/Genre: Religious Painting Notes & Analysis of the Artwork The Grey w/ ebony undertones (Cape Cod) tells of tradition. Worn by the 4th lady and the priest robe. The connection between the divine…
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Lippi, Filippo | Annunciation
Lé Arts Salon Title: Annunciation Artist: Filippo Lippi | Lippo Lippi (Fra’ Filippo Lippi, O.Carm) Year: c. 1443 Medium: Oil Period: Early Renaissance Style/Genre: Religious Painting Notes & Analysis of the Artwork The Blue (Cello) takes on a royal blue tone/hue. Peaceful and compassionate. Embodies motherhood qualities, seen in angels too. Trustworthy, god’s trust within…
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Masaccio | Expulsion from Eden
Lé Arts Salon Title: Expulsion from Eden | Adam and Eve banished from Paradise (La cacciata dal Paradiso) Artist: Masaccio (Tommaso di Ser Giovanni di Simone) Year: c. 1427 Medium: Fresco Period: Early Renaissance Style/Genre: Religious Painting Notes & Analysis of the Artwork The Teals tells of morality and acceptance w/ grey undertones. Sky’s Blue…
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Uccello, Paolo | St. George and the Dragon
Lé Arts Salon Title: St. George and the Dragon Artist: Paolo Uccello (Paolo di Dono) Year: c. 1470 Medium: Oil on Canvas Period: Early Renaissance Style/Genre: Religious Painting Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Two shades of dark green, both taking on traditional meanings and balance. Both have a connection to nature. The battle…