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Art Analysis: Messina and the Renaissance

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  Saint Jerome in his Study  by Antonello da Messina (about 1475)  Background Antonello da Messina (late 1420-1479) was an Italian Renaissance painter born in Messina, Sicily. He studied in Naples, known for its connection to the Netherlands which homed artists such as Jan van Eyck . Northern Renaissance art had a profound influence on Messina’s work, especially depicted in Saint Jerome in his Study , combining the fine detail and oil painting of the Northern Renaissance and realism of the Italian Renaissance that Messina is known for. ( National Gallery “ Antonello Da Messina ” ) Saint Jerome (mid 340-420) was an early Christian priest, scholar, and translator. His most notable work was translating the Bible from Greek into Latin. This translation is known as the Vulgate, and it is still used today. From this version, the Bible has been translated into hundreds of languages ( Britannica ). The first Bible printed by moveable type, the Gutenberg Bible, was this trans...
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An Art Analysis of Eva Gonzalès

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  La Psyché by Eva Gonzalès ( 1869-70) Background Eva Gonzalès (1849-1883) came from a French upper-class family. This allowed her to explore and study art despite art society’s resistance to women painters. She studied under Charles Chaplin, who taught art classes to women and offered women opportunities to study with live models. A couple of years later, Gonzalès met Edouard Manet and became his student, model, and eventually colleague. Gonzalès' work naturally echoes Manet’s style and some influence from the Impressionists of her time. ( National Gallery ) During the 19th century, women creating art was disapproved of in highly public settings like bars, theatres, and city centers. Due to limits on where women could paint during her time, many used family or friends as models in their work. In this painting, Gonzalès uses her sister, Jeanne Guerard-Gonzalès, who is often a model in Gonzalès artwork. ( The Art Story ) Description La Psyché (The Full-length Mirror) about 1...
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Introduction

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Hello, my name is Daylynn! I just started attending UAF this semester and am currently working towards an associate's degree, but I will be pursuing a bachelor's degree in environmental science and conservation. I am from North Pole, Alaska. However, I moved to the United Kingdom in August 2023. I enjoy seeing the history, museums, and limitless opportunities the UK has to offer. I try to get out every weekend to discover something, whether it is new experiences or an old castle. This past weekend, I went to the National Gallery in London and saw some gorgeous pieces. Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster, UK taken by Daylynn Hall Norfolk Coast near Sheringham, UK taken by Daylynn Hall     Saint Edmundsbury Cathedral, UK taken by Daylynn Hall View from Bolsover Castle, UK taken by Daylynn Hall Throughout my life, I have dabbled in the arts through music, theater, acrylic painting, sketching, and photography. I'm not a professional, but I love trying to capture the world ...
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