Long Term Legacy
“Great monasteries, castles and churches were built in a style of architecture that subsequently became known as Romanesque. This style was also adopted for smaller-scale objects in different media.” - “Art & Design in Medieval Europe Victoria and Albert Museum
“Two major art-historical styles characterise these years. The first is Romanesque (around 1050-1200) and the second is Gothic (around 1200-1540). The Romanesque style is identified by solid, rounded forms and a love of pattern, as demonstrated by the late twelfth century Lewis chessmen. The Gothic style places greater emphasis on graceful, slender figures” - “Explore / World Cultures - Medieval Europe” The British Museum
Angouleme and Reims Cathedrals continue to illustrate the differences of artistic beliefs and achievements of their respective time period, as opposed to the innovative techniques that Leonardo practised.
"Many design choices are questionable to us, such as Gargoyles (commonly known and seen on Notre Dame), but Gothic cathedrals proved to be some of the most beautiful accomplishments during this time period." - "Introduction to the History of Medieval Art." ArtHistory.net.
Impact Today
Leonardo Da Vinci will always be considered as one of the greatest artists, and his legacy will survive for years to come. This is partially due to the fact that his style of painting was so significantly different, for the better, from his contemporaries and previous Medieval works (Marani 21). Two techniques that many artists and architects of his era focused on were the Romanesque and Gothic style art. However, Leonardo Da Vinci branched off from these styles and techniques to further develop his own of sfumato, foreshortening, chiaroscuro, with simplicity to create perspective, where he would attempt to perfect them over time. The mastery of these techniques are still adored by artists and historians in the 21st century. Many attempt to replicate these but none have come close to his success. His persistence with these revolutionary techniques changed the world of art forever.
Leonardo Da Vinci will always be considered as one of the greatest artists, and his legacy will survive for years to come. This is partially due to the fact that his style of painting was so significantly different, for the better, from his contemporaries and previous Medieval works (Marani 21). Two techniques that many artists and architects of his era focused on were the Romanesque and Gothic style art. However, Leonardo Da Vinci branched off from these styles and techniques to further develop his own of sfumato, foreshortening, chiaroscuro, with simplicity to create perspective, where he would attempt to perfect them over time. The mastery of these techniques are still adored by artists and historians in the 21st century. Many attempt to replicate these but none have come close to his success. His persistence with these revolutionary techniques changed the world of art forever.