Religion influenced art and the expression of the sacred across different times and cultures. Select and completely identify two specific works of art or architecture that reflect sacred themes. Identify the intended audience of each work. Describe the sacred theme that each work was intended to convey. Then, using specific visual and contextual evidence, analyze how each work conveys sacred themes.

The chosen works were: Christ Crucified, by Diego Velázquez and A Ultima Ceia, by Da Vinci.

Explanation:

Christ Crucified is a painting that deals with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, one of the most sacred themes for Christianity. In this painting, the artist Vel'azquez made a naked study, showing that even in a moment of Christ suffering he showed serenity, dignity and nobility. The painting presents itself as a frontal nud3 and had as target audience noble Catholics.

The Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci, portrays the moment when Christ suppered with his disciples before being crucified. The painting reveals itself to be very dramatic, since it shows isolated Christ, but serene, in the midst of his disciples who appeared fervent. The painting aimed to reach the Catholic faithful who attended the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy. In this painting, Da Vinci used somewhat different techniques, such as paint drops mixed with egg yolk to the wet plaster, also including an oil or varnish vehicle.