Ahist 1401 Unit 4 Written Assignment. In An Essay, Discuss

AHIST 1401: UNIT 4 WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT In an essay, discuss the relationship between the arts and the growing body of scientific knowledge during this time. Specifically refer to at least one work of art from each of the three major stylistic periods from this unit (Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo), and explain how the artist used new scientific knowledge in creating their work. Between the 15th and 18th centuries, art went from the renaissance to baroque to Rococo. There was a distinct connection between science and art. Artists like Joseph Wright â€Å"invented a new subject: scenes of experiments and new machinery as well as the beginning of the industrial revolution.† (Khan Academy, n.d.) During the Renaissance period some important†¦show more content†¦An example of this is Ludovico Cigoli’s ‘Assumption of the Virgin’ (1612). In the Baroque style period. Landscapes were no longer the main subject of art. â€Å"Art was meant to impress, to convince the viewer of its message; art impacted the senses awakening the emotions, and activating – even sharing – the viewer’s space.† (Camara, n.d.) Art during the Baroque period was later seen as bizarre. The proportions were not as correct as in the previous period. Subjects of the art were misshapen and irregular. An example of this would be Francisco de Zurbaran’s oil painting ‘Saint Francis of Assisi According to Pope Nicholas V’s Vision, c. 1640’ The 18th century was known as the Enlightenment. Thinkers of Rococo period were inspired and influenced by scientific revolutions. Artists wanted to ‘shed the light’ on these scientific discoveries and find reason to question the traditional ways of doing things. It is said that â€Å"Enlightenment was a period of profound optimism, a sense that with science a reason – and the consequent shedding of old superstitions – human beings and human society would improve.† (Khan Academy, n.d.) The Rococo period gave birth to thinkers and artists that did not conform. It also brought about the corruption on the monarchy. Ultimately there was a shift from the monarchy to an aristocracy. Aristocracy had the wealth and the power and art