BRIDGES ACROSS TIMES - LEADING PERSONALITIES IN ARTS - EUROPE SEEN THROUGH ITS LEADING PERSONALITIES PALERMO, ITALY Michelangelo Da Messina Arab-norman art Italian Renaissance EXPO and contemporary art
Jul 15, 2015
BRIDGES ACROSS TIMES- LEADING PERSONALITIES IN ARTS -
EUROPE SEEN THROUGH ITS LEADING PERSONALITIES
PALERMO, ITALY
MichelangeloDa
Messina
Arab-norman art Italian Renaissance EXPO and contemporary art
HistoryIn 827, the Arabs conquered Sicily, but in the second
half of the XI century the country was invaded by the
Normans.
Then a new style was created with the union of Arab and Norman style.
The Norman nobles financed the Arab craftsmen to build the public monuments.
The interiors of the churches were decorated with byzantine mosaics.
It was built in 1174 by william II of hauteville.
it became famous for its Byzantine mosaicswhich are inside the church.
Monreale Cathedral
Typical features:• massive structure• geometric plan• pointed arch
St. John of the hermits’ church
Palermo Cathedral plan
Cloister of Monreale Cathedral
The Palatine chapel
Its most important features are the golden mosaics, which coverall the walls inside the church. The most famous is the onecalled “Christ Pantocrator” (the All-powerful).
The church is dedicated to saints Paul and Peter apostles. It isinside the Norman Palace and it was built by Roger II.
The Royal Palace
It’s one of the most important historic buildings inPalermo and Sicily; many tourists visit this palaceevery year.Punic remains are situated under the Palace.
Zisa palace
The Zisa was the summer residence for the Norman kings. The Zisa is clearly inspired by Moorish architecture. The name Zisa itself derives from the Arab term al-Azīz, meaning "dear" or "splendid".
Muqarnas decorate walls and ceilings1° slide
The Italian RenaissanceLeonardo da Vinci
Raffaello Sanzio
Antonello da Messina
MichelangeloBuonarroti
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The Last Supper
- Dated 1494-1498
- Representation of Jesus’ last supper
- Use of central perspective
Vatican rooms
- Started 1508 and completed 1524
- Representation of philosophy and religious events
- A lot of good artists worked there, in particular Raphael
The School of Athens
- Dated 1509-1510
- It shows the most important philosophers
- Raphael used the central perspective
The Last Judgement
- Dated 1536-1541
- It represents the
Doomsday
- It was highly criticized
for the nudity
The Unknown Marinar
- Dated 1465-1476
- Portrait of an unknown man
thought to be a marinar
- three quarters pose
The Announced
- Dated 1476
- It depicts the Virgin
- It’s the moment when she is
warned about her future
Is it possible to guarantee water and food for the entire world population?
Is it possible to increase food security?
Is it possible to have new solutions that take into account the planet’s biodiversity?
Renzo Piano is an Italian Pritzker Prize-winning architect. In 2006, Piano was selected by time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He was selected as the 10th most influential person in the "Arts and Entertainment" category of the 2006 Time 100.
London skyline has changed thanks to the Shard London
Bridge by Renzo Piano. Once it was called “London Bridge
Tower”, but now everyone knows it as “the glass splinter”.
Alberto Abate (Rome, 1946-2012) was an italianpainter and essayst. He’s regarded as one of the most representative artist of the 22nd century.
All his paintings are characterized by the use of many symbols which refer to a bigger meaning. This technique causes the sensation of the truth seen through the mirror of the painter and of the observer.
Arnaldo Pomodoro(born 23 June 1926) is an Italian sculptor. He was born in Morciano,
Romagna, Italy. He currently lives and
works in Milan.
This huge Sphere is made in bronze in 1998 by the
sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro. It’s based on a polyester
model made for the Montreal Expò. The citizens of Pesaro call it the “Palla di
Pomodoro”. Since then the Big Sphere
became a traditional point of interest for the tourists. 1° slide