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Northern Renaissance: Allegory of Law and Grace

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  Lucas Cranach, The Law and the Gospel, c. 1529, oil on wood, 82.2 × 118 cm / 32.4 × 46.5 in (Herzogliches Museum, Gotha, Germany)     Lucas Cranach, "The Elder," was one of the influential artists during the Northern Renaissance. He made this painting, "Allegory of Law and Grace," inspired by his friend Martin Luther's understanding of salvation which initiated and sparked the protestant Reformation (Bonnie). It was made in 1529 and currently resides in the Herzogliches Museum, Gotha in Germany. Cranach was remembered as part of one of the most significant artists in history. Religious leaders highly desire his artworks during the northern Renaissance because of their visual language. (The Art History)    The reformation period is a religious movement that happened in the 15th century to reform the catholic church that divided Christianity into groups across Europe. The painting is an excellent representation of this reformation. There is so much emotion ...
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Art Analysis - A Dyeing Art

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  Kubota, Itchiku. Ohn/ Fuji and Burning Clouds . 1994, Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, Japan.            Kimono brings up memories of when I was little. My mom asked us to wear one, and I loved it because it was very airy and comfortable. It has only one solid color, though, and it's pink for me. Now I can see a lot of vibrant colors painted on the kimonos. A beautiful painting you can wear!      Kimonos are a reflection of history and a symbol of culture in Japan. It is known for its rich colors and designs. Here we see a spectacularly designed kimono created by Mr. Kubota. His works are derived from  Itchiku Tsujigahana , a Japanese fabric dyeing technique that was difficult to achieve and was performed during the 15th century. ( The Kubota Collection: Itchiku Tsujigahana technique ) He revived this technique because of its uniqueness and the rigorous process of making it. His art masterpieces are currently in the Itchiku Kubo...
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