tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post6978590317040535737..comments2023-11-14T19:08:33.904-05:00Comments on EuroTravelogue™: ArtOdysseys - The Early Italian RenaissanceJeff Titeliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-26287713811702286682012-10-09T08:04:42.631-04:002012-10-09T08:04:42.631-04:00Hi Angelie and thanks for stopping by and for your...Hi Angelie and thanks for stopping by and for your kind thoughts! Jeff Titeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-39249525449808897092012-10-08T21:02:16.040-04:002012-10-08T21:02:16.040-04:00niceniceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06504718948906948680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-23647414179066756882012-09-11T08:54:17.812-04:002012-09-11T08:54:17.812-04:00Hi there Nathalie and thanks so much for stopping ...Hi there Nathalie and thanks so much for stopping by to share your comments! I couldn't agree with you more about the Medici and Leonardo. Actually, could have written a book about the Medici and their influence on the Renaissance for this post but you would probably still be reading it. ; )Jeff Titeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-42688723541516184052012-09-11T08:51:59.421-04:002012-09-11T08:51:59.421-04:00Hi there Marisol,
Thank you so much for stopping...Hi there Marisol, <br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind compliments! Actually, I am in awe of the entire city...there is so much to discover and savor!! Jeff Titeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-43209331315441037242012-09-11T01:54:49.964-04:002012-09-11T01:54:49.964-04:00Wow Jeff, you read my mind. We were discussing re...Wow Jeff, you read my mind. We were discussing renaissance art only just the other day and how the Medici's embraced the movement through undying sponsorship and passion. Reading a lot of history of that period has made me follow geniuses such as Di Vinci and how he ended up in Milan, working for the Sforza. What he did in terms of city engineering and warfare advisory as well as his well-known art. It's great to follow the trail of these renowned figures and what impact they left in various parts of Italy.Nathalie Salashttp://www.perfectboutiqehotel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-90167436243486340392012-09-10T22:21:05.826-04:002012-09-10T22:21:05.826-04:00Jeff, What a beautiful piece of writing about the ...Jeff, What a beautiful piece of writing about the Renaissance history and arts. Very concise and coherent I love Florence and its Renaissance architecture especially, the Doumo. Yes, I'm in awe of the double dome! I must admit I didn't pay that much attention to The Trinity in Santa Maria Novella. Your piece about it is so profound that I want to go back and look at it closely. Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-3431956030156025882012-09-06T10:35:54.453-04:002012-09-06T10:35:54.453-04:00Hi there Erin and thanks so much for your comments...Hi there Erin and thanks so much for your comments. I too am big fan of Gates of Paradise and have been ever since I first saw them in Florence. Your observations about Massacio are 100% correct...he was one of the pioneers who took us from Medieval to the Renaissance. Thx so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts and experiences! Jeff Titeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-30070052002309407432012-09-05T20:56:59.748-04:002012-09-05T20:56:59.748-04:00I have to say, I've always been a fan of the D...I have to say, I've always been a fan of the Doors of Paradise. I love to mirroring of poses and lines from OT to NT as a visual representation of biblical exegesis. I saw copies on display at the High Museum about 6 years ago.<br /><br />Also, how did I never learn about that Massacio fresco? It's a mishmash of medieval and Renaissance.ehalveyhttp://a-sense-of-place.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-46124954414404365162012-09-05T10:39:32.843-04:002012-09-05T10:39:32.843-04:00Hi there Nathalie and thanks so much for sharing y...Hi there Nathalie and thanks so much for sharing your wisdom! I could have written pages about the Medici but my article was getting too long. But you're right, because the Medici embraced arts and culture and thus funded so many of the commissions we see today, they are an integral part of the birth of the Renaissance and most definitely deserving of a honorable mention. Thank you for stopping by and for your tips on the BBC as well! Jeff Titeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-83651947925955789102012-09-05T05:38:25.159-04:002012-09-05T05:38:25.159-04:00Renaissance art is truly remarkable. When I moved...Renaissance art is truly remarkable. When I moved to Italy, I was so inquisitive to learn about the roots and history of Florence. I read a great book called 'The Medici' by Paul Strathern which gives a really interesting insight to how the Medici family supported the birth of the renaissance movement and the lives of great artists such as Leonardo, Michelangelo and Donatello, as well as scientists like Galileo and Pico della Mirandola. <br /><br />Also, If there anyone is interested in Roman art history, there is a great 3-part documentary on BBC4 that started yesterday.Nathalie Salashttp://www.perfectboutiquehotel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-3587826769399746992012-09-04T09:09:38.742-04:002012-09-04T09:09:38.742-04:00Hi Marlys! I couldn't agree with you more. Tha...Hi Marlys! I couldn't agree with you more. Thank God that works such as these have been preserved for all future generations to enjoy! Thx so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! Jeff Titeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-15253859035118884772012-09-04T09:08:07.375-04:002012-09-04T09:08:07.375-04:00Hi Virginia and thank YOU for all of this insightf...Hi Virginia and thank YOU for all of this insightful feedback. It really adds to the overall experience of this post and some of the points you mentioned above, I was not aware of! Wow! I am even more moved by this image thanks to you! I really appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise with my readers! It is feedback like this that I welcome and cherish because it adds even more value and credibility for my readers, who are my number #1 priority! Thank you again! Jeff Titeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-17129284487137866552012-09-04T08:59:48.949-04:002012-09-04T08:59:48.949-04:00Hi there Jenna my Renaissance BFF!!! Thank you so ...Hi there Jenna my Renaissance BFF!!! Thank you so very much for your kind compliments and encouraging words. Love your "dreamy" expression...I dream of Florence often! Thanks again for stopping by to share your thoughts! Jeff Titeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-22239458544738679582012-09-04T01:52:05.324-04:002012-09-04T01:52:05.324-04:00We are so fortunate to still get to appreciate the...We are so fortunate to still get to appreciate these works of art. Marlyshttp://easyhiker.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-63911439529000268652012-09-03T23:53:48.967-04:002012-09-03T23:53:48.967-04:00To me, the most beautiful aspect of Masaccio's...To me, the most beautiful aspect of Masaccio's Holy Trinity is the color scheme. The patron,Signor Lenzi, and St. John are both dressed in red and Signora Lenzi and Mary are in blue while God's robes are both red and blue as are the coffers of the ceiling which alternate red and blue. Here we have the visual indication that God embraces both the male and female principles. You will also see that Piero della Francesca and other Renaissance painters drape God in both red and blue, probably as an allusion to Masaccio's figure of God in the Holy Trinity. The fresco also shows us the hierarchy where the mortal patrons are lower and not in the same space as Christ who is below the dove or Holy Spirit and God. It is a MUST SEE work of Renaissance art!<br />Virginia Fabbri Butera, Ph.D. Prof. of Art History and Director of the Therese A. Maloney Art Gallery at the College of Saint Elizabeth, Morristown, NJVirginia Fabbri Butera, Ph.D.http://www.maloneyartgallery.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-38162694855499333242012-09-03T23:45:40.257-04:002012-09-03T23:45:40.257-04:00That first photo is dreamy. As you know, this is o...That first photo is dreamy. As you know, this is one of my favorite time periods in history, and you did a wonderful job highlighting some of the innovative art works and describing their importance. A great read, Jeff, and a great addition to our ArtSmart series to show people great art around the world!Jennahttp://thisismyhappiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-28086307832509987382012-09-03T19:10:47.251-04:002012-09-03T19:10:47.251-04:00Thank you so much Cathy for stopping by and for yo...Thank you so much Cathy for stopping by and for your kind words. I totally agree with everything you've said about these Renaissance visionaries! Thx again. Jeff Titeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-75752209978170960202012-09-03T19:02:28.436-04:002012-09-03T19:02:28.436-04:00Amazing art of the Renaissance. These artists were...Amazing art of the Renaissance. These artists were absolutely brilliant. I'm totally captivated by the photo of Brunelleshi's Dome within a Dome. I would certainly be in awe to see it in person. Very interesting commentary and photos.Cathy Sweeneyhttp://www.travelingwithsweeney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-61147950074203377002012-09-03T18:27:28.821-04:002012-09-03T18:27:28.821-04:00Wow, thank you so much. I will need to check that ...Wow, thank you so much. I will need to check that out my friend. Jeff Titeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-50737226592958464072012-09-03T17:36:39.688-04:002012-09-03T17:36:39.688-04:00Jeff, I just put a few articles about the furnit...Jeff, I just put a few articles about the furniture of the Renaissance on my website which might interest you. www.elegantetruria.com Antiques pages. mary jane cryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229545822213640075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-90942823026942456792012-09-03T17:27:50.885-04:002012-09-03T17:27:50.885-04:00Thx so much Lesley for stopping by and for sharing...Thx so much Lesley for stopping by and for sharing your experiences...you must be a Renaissance Woman yourself. I could have written a book with all the topics I introduced in this post...but I don't think I would have published in time for the Roundtable. Thx again my friend! Jeff Titeliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676197139108026548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-826427635728597931.post-64967086521696173962012-09-03T17:04:39.066-04:002012-09-03T17:04:39.066-04:00Tremendous photos, Jeff. They sure don't build...Tremendous photos, Jeff. They sure don't build them like they used to. A staggering achievement, especially given the technology. I have a soft spot for those early frescoes, wrote a few papers on them and almost fainted from awe when I finally managed to see them in person. Powerful indeed. Thanks for the memories and insight.Lesley Petersonhttp://www.culturetripper.comnoreply@blogger.com