1.1 How did subjects (or "sitters") want to be represented in portraits?
They wanted to be portrayed as if from nature or life, with a resulting portrait that characterized their true likeness in a manner similar to a mirror image of themselves.
1.2 What are some of the important features of a portrait?
A portrait needs to have recognizability of the subject’s features. It needs to maintain resemblance to the person depicted. Furthermore, it should not lent the subject to other interpretations.
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1.3 Which painters are discussed by Wood-Marsden? **Note: Don't confuse the painters with the patrons.
The painters include Antonio Pisanello, Andrea Mantegna, Jacopo Bellini, and Pierro della Francesca.
1.4 Were portraits accurate depictions during the 15th century?
The portraits had corrections on physical defects but maintained resemblance to the depicted individual. Excessive embellishment was largely avoided.
2.1 Identify two artworks we have covered so far that you could use as evidence for possible essay question #1 (about the Proto-Renaissance vs. Late Medieval question)
The two artworks are Cimabue, Enthroned Madonna and Child with angels and prophets , 1280 and Nicola Pisano, Pisa Baptistery Pulpit. Annunciation, Nativity, Annunciation to Shepherds , 1260.
2.2 Identify two artworks we have covered so far that you could use as evidence for possible essay question #2 (about Northern European art vs. Italian art in the Early Renaissance).
The two artworks are Ghiberti, Sacrifice of Issac , 1402-1403 and Donatello Saint Mark Orsanmichele , Florence , 1411-1416
2.3. Write a possible thesis statement (argument) for essay question #3 and identify one artwork related to civic spaces that would help to support your thesis statement.
Artistic expressions serve as focal points of increasing civic consciousness towards expression and debate. More so, during the Early Renaissance, various kinds of artworks took the center stage, opening avenues for the public to engage in participatory systems of government. Through commissioning various arts, civic pride grew despite the challenges faced at the time. As seen in the art by Andrea Mantegna named Camera Picta , it becomes apparent that art encouraged civic pride. As such, the art space served as the focal point for civic convergence and engagement in various socio-political matters affecting their country.
