Friday, April 04, 2008

Fine Arts Friday - Giovanni Bellini

Self Portrait
Self-Portrait

Pieta
The Pieta

Mary Magdalena
Mary Magdalena

Madonna and Child
Madonna and Child

Christ Blessing
Christ's Blessing

Madonna with Saints and Donors
Madonna with Saints and Donors

This week's artist is Giovanni Bellini.
Giovanni Bellini (c. 1430 – 1516) was an Italian Renaissance painter, probably the best known of the Bellini family of Venetian painters. His father was Jacopo Bellini, his brother was Gentile Bellini, and his brother-in-law was Andrea Mantegna. He is considered to have revolutionized Venetian painting, moving it towards a more sensuous and colouristic style. Through the use of clear, slow-drying oil paints, Giovanni created deep, rich tints and detailed shadings. His sumptuous coloring and fluent, atmospheric landscapes had a great effect on the Venetian painting school, especially on his pupils Giorgione and Titian.
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6 comments:

  1. Kathleen Miller6:19 AM

    Esther,

    This artist is a great choice for Fine Art Friday.

    I love all the painting but in particular the Mary Magdalena. It's simplicity is beautiful, yet you know it is a true masterpiece.

    I am sorry that we did not get to meet while we were in Hononlulu. It is a great regret of mine. Sickness seemed to have the upper hand. The weather was beautiful and you live in a gorgeous place- so lovely.

    I am glad to be home again. And thank you for prayers for a safe journey home. That meant alot to me.

    God Bless and Have a great weekend!

    Kathy

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  2. Kathleen Miller6:20 AM

    Esther,

    What a great choice in artists for Fine Art Friday.

    I liked all the paintings that you selected but was especially drawn to Mary Magdalene. It has a simplicity that is beautiful, yet you know that it is a masterpiece.

    Thanks for your prayers for a safe trip home from Hawaii. I am sorry that we didn't get to meet. Sickness seemed to rule the week.

    Have a Great Weekend.


    Kathy

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  3. Tracy11:06 AM

    Esther, these are wonderful works of Art!

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  4. EC Gefroh4:00 PM

    Thanks Kathy. I had to make sure that the Mary Magdalena was actually painted by Bellini because it seemed different from the other ones.

    I am sorry we didn't get a chance to meet in person too. I am glad we did speak. I hope you are all feeling better now.

    Thanks Tracy!

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  5. Easter Almuena5:38 PM

    AWESOME as always! :-)

    Thanks Esther! :-)

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  6. EC Gefroh3:23 PM

    Glad you liked it Easter.
    God bless,

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