New Pandemic, Old Renaissance
This zine reinterprets classical Renaissance art through the lens of the existing COVID-19 Pandemic. Just as the Renaissance sparked a "rebirth" of knowledge, could this crisis catalyze a new renaissance? Each piece explores experimentation with imagery and typography, reflecting on this transformative era.
2021 · Art Direction, Art History
The Renaissance is generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century. In retrospect, the first initial case of COVID-19 was reported on December 31, 2019. On January 30, 2020, COVID-19 was declared a global health emergency, and by March was declared a pandemic worldwide.
Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci
The Creation of Adam, Michelangelo
Le Berger Paris, Jean-Baptiste Frederic Desmarais
The Birth of Venus, Sandro Botticelli
The Vitruvian Man, Leonardo da Vinci
Arnolfini Portrait, Jan van Eyck
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