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A comparison of the historical accuracy of the Renaissance art in the computer game Assasin's Creed II
VARGOVÁ, Hana
The bachelor thesis is divided into a theoretical and a practical part. Its goal is to compare, above all, the architecture of Renaissance Florence with its game interpretation and thereby gain an overview of similarities and differences. Furthermore, it is also determined how history is presented in today's culture to young people. The theoretical part focuses mainly on the growth of the game industry and along with that on the Ubisoft company. It was responsible for the development of Assasin's Creed II, which is the core game for this thesis. It describes the society, architecture and the associated art of Renaissance Florence as depicted by the developers in the game. Because of the chosen subject matter of the game, it is also necessary to mention here the emergence and development of the Templar and Assassin brotherhoods. In the second part of the theoretical section, the actual history of Renaissance Florence is described. Here the architecture and society of the city are described. Finally, the history and architecture of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, which is the key building for the practical part of this thesis, is discussed in more detail. The practical part therefore focuses on the façade of the basilica and its interpretation in the game. It also contains sketches and study material that serves as a basis for the final modelling of this fragment.
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On the Iconography of the Cassone Panels from the National Gallery in Prague
Savická, Pavla ; Zlatohlávek, Martin (advisor) ; Konečný, Lubomír (referee)
At the time when the Middle ages were almost, but not quite, gone and depictions of pagan gods in "high" art were still scarce, relatively common objects were covered with ancient stories and classical myths. On Florentine marriage chests of the Quattrocento reappeared some scenes that were neglected and forgotten for centuries. These chests, so called cassoni, played an important role in the renewal of secular painting in the Renaissance. This research looks at two cassone panels from the National Gallery in Prague, The Judgment of Paris and The Rape of Helen. It is focused on their iconography and its sources. Special attention is paid to the female figure with wings on her head that appears in The Judgment of Paris. She is identified as Venus, who is often depicted with wings in Florentine art of the 15th century. Possible literary sources are also considered.
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Legislation in the Tuscany Region in the Trecento: A Long Way from Latin to Volgare
Argalášová, Marta ; Štichauer, Pavel (advisor) ; Obstová, Zora (referee)
The subject of this diploma thesis is legislation in today's Tuscnay region in the Trecento. Its introductary part focuses on the general political and administrative legal situation in the determined area, the historical excursion also deals with sources of law in the Trecento. The second part focuses on the evolution of the tuscan dialect in the Duecento and Trecento, taking into account legal language as well. The third part is dedicated to legal language itself, to its specifics and peculiarities regarding the lexicon and also morphology and syntax. The final chapter is dedicated to a practical analysis of a legal document from the fourteenth century, Statuti dell'Opera di San Jacopo di Pistoia.
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Mythological Inspiration in the poetry of Lorenzo de' Medici
Lukášová, Denisa ; Pelán, Jiří (advisor) ; Žáčková, Magdalena (referee)
The first part of this master thesis is focused on the personality of Lorenzo deʼ Medici and his inclusion in the period and cultural contexts. The literary background of Italy in the 15th century is introduced, as well as the Lorenzo's life, the summary of his literary output and his contribution as a patron of the Florentine culture and arts. The second part analyzes four of the Lorenzoʼs works related to mythological themes going back until the ancient writers. Lorenzoʼs evident influence by these authors is illustrated with the specific quotations but at the same time his own innovations in texts and stories are referred to. The conclusion compares an extend of this influence on him and the contribution of his own invention to the particular works. It points out the uniqueness of the personality of Lorenzo deʼ Medici both in the cultural and literary spheres as well.
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Florence through the ages in selected works of Vasco Pratolini
Straková, Michaela ; Flemrová, Alice (advisor) ; Pelán, Jiří (referee)
The subject and main aim of this master's thesis, "Florence through the ages in selected works of Vasco Pratolini" is to introduce author writing in the 20th century, and his native city - Florence. We observe which means the author create the image of the city (places, characters, atmosphere, but also events) and how the image is changing over time, especially due to the historical - political context. We gradually introduce several faces of city of Florence. This thesis is based on three major works, three novels: Il quartiere (1943), Cronaca familiare (1947), Metello (1955). Key words Vasco Pratolini, Florence, quarter, Il quartiere, Cronaca familiare, Metello, transformation, city, inhabitants, political influences, unification, fascism
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Prague and Florentine Neo-Renaissance Architecture of the 19th Century: Cultural and Historical Background and Comparison of Selected Edifices with the Models from the Renaissance Era
Grmelová, Kateřina ; Půtová, Barbora (advisor) ; Prahl, Roman (referee) ; Pošva, Rudolf (referee)
Kateřina Grmelová Pražská a florentská neorenesanční architektura 19. století: Kulturně-historické souvislosti a komparace vybraných staveb s renesančními vzory Prague and Florentine Neo-Renaissance Architecture of the 19th Century: Cultural and Historical Background and Comparison of Selected Edifices with the Models from the Renaissance Era THESIS ABSTRACT The thesis deals with the cultural and historical background of the 19th century which influenced the visual aspect of the architecture of that time, as well as its popularity. It compares selected Neo-Renaissance edifices in Prague and Florence with the models from the Renaissance era. The theoretical part of the thesis describes the milieu of the 19th century with the objective to better understand the ideological sources of the Neo-Renaissance architecture and thus point to its connections with the society, its ideas, values and ability to deal with changes. There are described only the moments which formed the visual aspect of the 19th century architecture. Based on the analysis of texts written in the 19th , 20th and 21st centuries, the thesis describes the reasons why the Historicist, precisely the Neo-Renaissance architecture found its inspiration in the past, why it was so popular and how it was perceived by theorists of architecture and by...
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Mythological Inspiration in the poetry of Lorenzo de' Medici
Lukášová, Denisa ; Pelán, Jiří (advisor) ; Žáčková, Magdalena (referee)
The first part of this master thesis is focused on the personality of Lorenzo deʼ Medici and his inclusion in the period and cultural contexts. The literary background of Italy in the 15th century is introduced, as well as the Lorenzo's life, the summary of his literary output and his contribution as a patron of the Florentine culture and arts. The second part analyzes four of the Lorenzoʼs works related to mythological themes going back until the ancient writers. Lorenzoʼs evident influence by these authors is illustrated with the specific quotations but at the same time his own innovations in texts and stories are referred to. The conclusion compares an extend of this influence on him and the contribution of his own invention to the particular works. It points out the uniqueness of the personality of Lorenzo deʼ Medici both in the cultural and literary spheres as well.
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On the Iconography of the Cassone Panels from the National Gallery in Prague
Savická, Pavla ; Zlatohlávek, Martin (advisor) ; Konečný, Lubomír (referee)
At the time when the Middle ages were almost, but not quite, gone and depictions of pagan gods in "high" art were still scarce, relatively common objects were covered with ancient stories and classical myths. On Florentine marriage chests of the Quattrocento reappeared some scenes that were neglected and forgotten for centuries. These chests, so called cassoni, played an important role in the renewal of secular painting in the Renaissance. This research looks at two cassone panels from the National Gallery in Prague, The Judgment of Paris and The Rape of Helen. It is focused on their iconography and its sources. Special attention is paid to the female figure with wings on her head that appears in The Judgment of Paris. She is identified as Venus, who is often depicted with wings in Florentine art of the 15th century. Possible literary sources are also considered.
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Legislation in the Tuscany Region in the Trecento: A Long Way from Latin to Volgare
Argalášová, Marta ; Štichauer, Pavel (advisor) ; Obstová, Zora (referee)
The subject of this diploma thesis is legislation in today's Tuscnay region in the Trecento. Its introductary part focuses on the general political and administrative legal situation in the determined area, the historical excursion also deals with sources of law in the Trecento. The second part focuses on the evolution of the tuscan dialect in the Duecento and Trecento, taking into account legal language as well. The third part is dedicated to legal language itself, to its specifics and peculiarities regarding the lexicon and also morphology and syntax. The final chapter is dedicated to a practical analysis of a legal document from the fourteenth century, Statuti dell'Opera di San Jacopo di Pistoia.
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