Chroma Illuminosity

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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April 19, 2022

Artworks, Early Renaissance, High Renaissance, Religious Painting

Artwork, Cognac Orange, HEX, Laser (Cream), Leonardo Da Vinci, Mirage (Dark Blue), Oil on Panel, Outer Space (Dark Green), Painting

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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April 19, 2022

Artworks, High Renaissance, Portrait Paintings

Artwork, Bourbon (Orange), Graphite (Black), Hairy Heath (Cognac), HEX, Irish Coffee (Green), Leonardo Da Vinci, Oil on Panel, Painting, RGB

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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April 19, 2022

Artworks, High Renaissance, Mythological Paintings, Renaissance

Artwork, Bull Shot (Brown/Gold), Copper Rust (Pink), CYMK, Dolphin (Purple), HEX, My Pink (Pink), Oil on Canvas, Painting, San Juan (Blue), Titan

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 […]

Haiku

April 19, 2022

Artworks, High Renaissance, Mythological Paintings

Artwork, Fresco, HEX, Highland (Green), Painting, RGB, Tuine (Cream), Van Cleef (Burgundy), Vanilla (Cream), Waikawa Gray (Blue)

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 […]

Haiku

April 18, 2022

Artworks, High Renaissance, Religious Painting, Renaissance

Dark Burgundy (Red), HEX, Judge Gray, Kumera (Gold), Oil on Canvas, Painting, Raw Sienna (Coral), Sisal (White), Titan

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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April 18, 2022

Artworks, Mannerism, Mythological Paintings, Renaissance

Artwork, Beryl G. (Beige), Bitter (Grey), Buddha (Gold), HEX, Oil on Canvas, Painting, Stromboli (Green)

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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April 17, 2022

Artworks, Early Renaissance, Religious Painting, Renaissance

Antique Brass (Pink), Cape Cod (Grey), CYMK, Fresco, HEX, Iroko (Brown), Kumera (Brown), Manhattan (Pink), Painting

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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April 17, 2022

Artworks, Early Renaissance, Religious Painting, Renaissance

Artwork, Cello (Blue), Geyser (Grey), HEX, Painting, RGB, Spice (Red), Willow Grove (Green)

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 […]

Haiku

April 17, 2022

Artworks, Early Renaissance, Religious Painting, Renaissance

Artwork, Cutty Stark (Blue), Diesel (Black), Fresco, Painting, Peanut (Red), Rhino (Blue), Sirocco (Blue/Teal), Whiskey (Cream)

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 […]

Haiku

April 16, 2022

Artworks, Early Renaissance, Religious Painting, Renaissance

Artwork, Cabbage Pont (Green), Crete (Green), Oil on Canvas, Painting, Salmon (Pink), Sand Dune (Light Brown), Uccello