a study in contrapposto
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This is a study of some of the works seen in Art 2 this semester, and some of Michelangelo's art.TRANSCRIPT
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A Study in Contrapposto
Greek and Roman
Greek and Michelangelo
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Grave Stele of Hegeso – Classical Greek Major Points of Style:
1. Spatial Depth – through overlapping, through the ¾ view of the figures, through varying the depth of carving - see servants left art and lid of the jewelry box.
2. Framing – Figures are placed outside the “frame” – a temple like form with pillars and a pediment.
3. Contrapposto – seen especially in the servant at left, has an elegant, restful look.
4. Organic draperies – clothing follows the contours of the body to reveal the form.
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Contrast of Classicism (roundels above) and Constantine’s Style Detail of Arch of Constantine , Rome, c. 313 AD
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Christ the ShepherdEvidence of Roman style
into Early Christian.
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Polykleitos, Spearbearer, “Canon” Augustus, 14 BC,
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Michelangelo never saw the Riace Bronze, but understood the underlying concepts of contrapposto and of inner tension but outer control through studying other works in the Vatican
Collection.
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The Epitome of Contrapposto in Michelangelo Sistine Chapel, Rome 1508 -1512
Prophets and Sibyls, Isaiah left. Sibyl from Delphi
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Detail of the Delphic Sibyl
A study in the expression of fear or “terribilito” as it was called in Michelangelo’s day
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Sistine Chapel, Rome - Studies in Contrapposto – extreme counter-movement
The “ignudi” near the Drunkenness of Noah scene. Jonah looks to God Separating Light from Dark.
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Hellenistic Relief, Temple of Zeus, Pergamum 2nd century BC
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Jonah from the Early Christian Era and Michaelangelo’s Jonah –
Sistine Chapel