This exhibition highlights the dynamics of art from the Late Medieval period (c. 1300) to the Late Renaissance period (c. 1600). The curatorial scheme for the exhibition follows this timeline and will walk you through the different periods while highlighting specific pieces of art from each period. The chosen curatorial scheme is logical because it is the most commonly used among exhibitions of this nature, but it also fulfills the intention of exploring the dynamics of change from the Late Medieval period to the Late Renaissance period.
The exhibition will be divided into four exhibits, each of which will take the viewer through a journey in the order of (1) Late Medieval, (2) Early Renaissance, (3) High Renaissance, and (4) Late Renaissance. The exhibition will also include a brief introduction to each period, which will provide a general overview of the period and its dynamics. Each of these periods will then contain at least one piece of art, but may contain more due to their importance and prolonged influence on the art world. Lastly, each piece will analyze its relation to the specific style of the period and will address the piece's dynamics.
These four periods were chosen because they each held strong significance in the world of art and its dynamics. The Late Medieval period, for example, was the period that influenced the start of the Renaissance. The Early Renaissance opened the door to artistic exploration, allowing artists to experiment with new techniques while bending the rules of what art was meant to be. The High Renaissance was the period that saw the most artistic growth and development, and it tends to have a more specific end point, characterized by the death of Raphael in 1520 (Source: Khan Academy). The Late Renaissance period was characterized by a more dramatic and emotional style of art, rather than art that emphasized depth and perception.
Exhibit 1: Late Medieval Art (c. 1300-1400)
The Late Medieval exhibit will highlight pieces from circa 1300 to circa 1400. This exhibit will focus on the transition from the Medieval period to the Renaissance period. Pieces in this exhibit will display characteristics of Gothic art, particularly within the realm of religion (Source: Britannica). The pieces will also display the beginnings of the Renaissance, including more vibrant colors (Source: Metropolitan Museum).
Exhibit 2: Early Renaissance Art (c. 1400-1500)
The Early Renaissance exhibit will highlight pieces from circa 1400 to circa 1500. The pieces in this exhibit will display characteristics of the Renaissance, including more vibrant colors and more realistic depictions of people and objects (Source: The Art Story). They will also show a heavy emphasis on Fresco painting, which was a technique that was used to paint on walls and ceilings (Source: National Gallery of Art). Many of the pieces from this period can be found in churches, especially Catholic.
Exhibit 3: High Renaissance Art (c. 1500-1520)
The High Renaissance exhibit will highlight pieces from circa 1500 to circa 1520. These pieces will highlight the introduction of shadows and depth in paintings, which was a technique that was used to make paintings appear more realistic and symbols of divinity. This period also saw an emphasis on oil painting, which was a technique that was used to paint on canvas and tempura (Source: The Art Story). Many of the pieces from this period focused less on religion and more on individuality. The end of this period is characterized by the death of Raphael in 1520, which is unique because the other periods do not have a specific and definite end point.
Exhibit 4: Late Renaissance Art (c. 1520-1600)
The Late Renaissance exhibit will highlight pieces from circa 1520 to circa 1600. This period saw the end of the Renaissance and heavily influenced the Baroque period (Source: UMuseum). The pieces in this exhibit will highlight the introduction of more dramatic and emotional art, which was essential to connecting emotionally with audiences (Source: The Collector). The art also used new dynamics around light, depth, and perspective, which allowed artists to create more realistic pieces that appeared to have more dimensions. Art from this period also focused more on reality, with many pieces being portraits of relatable contexts, such as farming.
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