Artist- TITAN
Title- Assumption
Type- Oil and panel
Size- 270”x140”
The Renaissance was a time period where art sort of was “re-born.” The word Renaissance literally means rebirth, and in art, this time period made way for artists to combine Greek art with Roman art. Many artists sprung out in this time period, such as Michelangelo, Donatello, and Giorgione. But Titan was also a very great artist who was able to make his claim in the world of art.
The painting “Assumption,” uses many different types of perspectives in which he tries to capture the viewer’s attention. The main thing that Titan focuses on was the light. He used many dark colors to make the center of the painting where he wants the attention to go toward. He also expresses this by, using the bright red is the Virgin Mary’s cloak and then attaches the perception of lines to aim toward the top as if looking into the heavens. That is where he shadows what everyone is staring at, he makes it seem like it’s something everyone should want, he places Jesus above the people, but he places this “cloud” where God is overlooking Mary. He sets the background of gold, which signifies the Holy aspect of the painting. The painting is Located in the Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Friari, in Venice. It’s high up making the viewer stand down below with the apostles waiting for the condemtion.
