Counter-Reform and Mannerism

• Explain whether you prefer the representation of the Last Supper by Tintoretto, Veronese, or Leonardo da Vinci. Identify 2 key differences between the Mannerist and Renaissance artistic styles. When it comes to art, which is the most important: artistic freedom, right of the patron, or appropriate subject matter. Provide a rationale for your response.

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Counter-Reform and Mannerism

• Chapter 20 (pp. 665-681), Mannerist art; (see also p. 591 in Chapter 17); review Week 10 Music folder
• Tintoretto’s Last Supper at http://www.wga.hu/html_m/t/tintoret/5_1580s/3lastsup.html (click on the image to enlarge); also at Fig. 20.9 on p. 674
• Tintoretto’s Last Supper, video, at http://smarthistory.khanacademy.org/jacopo-tintorettos-last-supper.html
• Chapter 14 (p. 491), Leonardo’s Last Supper (Fig. 14.25)
• Leonardo’s Last Supper at http://www.philvaz.com/apologetics/LeonardoLastSupper.htm
• Chapter 20 (pp. 678-680 with Fig. 20.16), “Last Supper” painting and Inquisition trial of the artist Veronese
• Trial of Veronese at http://members.efn.org/~acd/Veronese.html

Notes:

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Template for Week 10 Discussion: Please fill in each section with your summary of your research using your own words. Minimum of 150 Words

Hello awesome classmates and Dr. C here is my main discussion post for Week 10…

This part is easy:

Let’s say I am going to give you the painting of your choice. Explain if you would like a painting of the Last Supper by  _____________ and why?

• Tintoretto, worth 14.25 Million Dollars
• Veronese,  worth 14.35 Million Dollars
• Leonardo da Vinci. worth 14.5 Million Dollars

Oh I can handle this part too:

Identify 2 key differences between the Mannerist and Renaissance artistic styles.

Finally:

Veronese and the Inquisition court considered three things:

• What is Artistic Freedom?  Please define.
• What is the Right of the Patron? Please define.
• What is Appropriate subject Matter? Please define

Which do you see as the most important today and why? Give a modern day example.

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