Throughout the Early Modern period in Venice, religion played a significant role in society. Christianity dominated everyday life for citizens, with the Roman Catholic Church present in many various aspects of Venetian culture. The importance of religion was reflected in the art of fifteenth and sixteenth century Venice. It was a common theme across many paintings, with artists interpreting classic biblical stories and utilizing Christian symbols in their own ways. As Peter Humfrey states, Venetian artists in the Early Modern era incorperated a blend of narrative and iconic elements in their works, emphasizing the key moral truths of the Bible [1]. Patrons, such as individuals, government entities, and religious institutions, supported and employed painters in Venice in order to obtain works of art that conveyed the religious messages they desired.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Artists were often commissioned to depict biblical stories, narrating to the viewer concepts and themes from the Bible. Many painters were commissioned to create allegorical art that displayed Christian morality, diving into what it means to be a good Christian Venetian citizen. In addition, patrons, especially religious and government figures in Venice, wanted portraits that displayed their strength and influence [2]. They commissioned artists to create art showcasing their power, reflecting on their divine sanction through the use of Christian symbolism. The works of art that I have chosen for this exhibit explicate the relationship between narratives and religious paintings, underscoring the role art had on reflecting the culture of Venice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Overall, this exhibit analyzes the various messages and stories religious art illustrated during the Early Modern period in Venice. I chose to dive into the theme of religion because it plays such a meaningful role in Venetian art, providing a contextual frame for understanding other works of art from the time. This exhibit serves as a collection of paintings that are integral to understanding the significance of religious work and the stories they convey.\u00a0The goal is to highlight the function of these paintings as methods of storytelling, ultimately revealing the Venetian culture and its mythical nature.<\/p>\n
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[1] Peter Humfrey, \u201cIntroduction,\u201d in <\/span>The Altarpiece in Renaissance Venice<\/i> (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1993): 13.<\/span><\/p>\n [2] Rona Goffen, \u201cCrossing the Alps: Portraiture in Renaissance Venice,\u201d in Renaissance Venice and the North: Crosscurrents in the Time of Bellini, D\u00fcrer, and Titian\u00a0<\/i>(New York: Rizzoli, 2000): 115.<\/span><\/p>","credits":"Carmel Falek","featured":0,"public":1,"theme":"default","theme_options":"a:3:{s:7:\"seasons\";a:7:{s:11:\"style_sheet\";s:5:\"night\";s:4:\"logo\";N;s:11:\"footer_text\";s:0:\"\";s:24:\"display_footer_copyright\";s:1:\"0\";s:17:\"item_file_gallery\";s:1:\"0\";s:19:\"use_advanced_search\";s:1:\"1\";s:12:\"exhibits_nav\";s:4:\"side\";}s:7:\"default\";a:12:{s:10:\"text_color\";s:7:\"#444444\";s:16:\"background_color\";s:7:\"#c79396\";s:10:\"link_color\";s:7:\"#444444\";s:12:\"button_color\";s:7:\"#000000\";s:17:\"button_text_color\";s:7:\"#000000\";s:18:\"header_title_color\";s:7:\"#FFFFFF\";s:4:\"logo\";N;s:11:\"footer_text\";s:0:\"\";s:24:\"display_footer_copyright\";s:1:\"0\";s:17:\"item_file_gallery\";s:1:\"1\";s:19:\"use_advanced_search\";s:1:\"1\";s:17:\"header_background\";s:36:\"60d988018983146fc61072512519fdc1.jpg\";}s:6:\"berlin\";a:6:{s:4:\"logo\";N;s:12:\"header_image\";N;s:11:\"footer_text\";s:0:\"\";s:24:\"display_footer_copyright\";s:1:\"0\";s:19:\"use_advanced_search\";s:1:\"0\";s:17:\"item_file_display\";s:1:\"0\";}}","slug":"religious-stories","added":"2020-11-02 16:37:31","modified":"2020-11-18 04:37:47","owner_id":5,"use_summary_page":1,"cover_image_file_id":71},"item":{"id":97,"item_type_id":null,"collection_id":7,"featured":0,"public":1,"added":"2020-10-05 17:02:54","modified":"2020-10-29 20:45:32","owner_id":5}}