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Compare And Contrast Art And Renaissance Art

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When one ponders the significance of the artwork that was produced during the Renaissance, Baroque and
Rococo stylistic periods, advancement in scientific understanding during these periods may seem to be nothing more than an afterthought. For centuries, the quest for scientific knowledge and understanding by the artisan community had been smothered by the Christian church who fulfilled the role of main patron of art during the Middle Ages. However, the
15th to 18th century experienced a turning point, not just creatively, but also in relation to artisans inculcating an every- increasing scientific knowledge-base into their creative works (The Art Institute of Chicago, 2003). The Renaissance in particular, which by definition means rebirth, set in motion a …show more content…

The intent of this short essay is to illustrate how one work of art from each of the following stylistic periods demonstrated the deepening relationship between art and scientific knowledge:
Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo. During the Renaissance, one of the most influential artists, Leonardo Da Vinci, embodied the spirit of the
Renaissance due to his multifaceted expertise in numerous fields outside of art. Leonardo Da Vinci had a passion for scientific exploration, specifically relating to the anatomy and physiology (A&P) of the human body (The Art Institute of
Chicago, 2003). Da Vinci was passionate about learning as much as he possibly could about A&P so that he can accurately and precisely portray the human body in his artwork (The Art Institute of Chicago, 2003). Numerous sketches have been found in the pages of Leonardo’s journals with vividly detailed sketches of the skeletal system, muscular system, and organ systems of the human body. One work in particular entitled sketch of Uterus and Foetus brilliantly illustrates how Leonardo melded science and art. On first glance, the eye is immediately drawn to the detailed

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