1. Early Renaissance Art and Architecture

2. Medieval Art vs. Renaissance Art
During the Middle Ages
Find God
Prove pre-conceived ideas (in other words, not try to challenge the “status quo” what they had always believed.
During the Renaissance
Find man
Promote learning

3. Fun fact about art during the Middle Ages…
During the Middle Ages, saints in paintings wore halos around their heads. They also had these figures larger in scale than ordinary or less important figures.

4. Humanism Pursuit of individualism Basic culture needed for all
Recognition that humans are creative
Appreciation of art as a product of man
Basic culture needed for all
Life could be enjoyable
People wanted to learn and embraced growth as a human

5. Renaissance Man (embodies Humanism)
Broad knowledge about many things in different fields
Deep knowledge of skill in one area
Able to link areas and create new knowledge

6. So let’s talk Renaissance Art
Michelangelo, Donatello,Leonardo (da Vinci), and Raphael
Okay, so not those guys, but don’t those names sound familiar? 

7. Donatello
David
Mary Magdalene
Saint George

8. Leonardo da Vinci
Mona Lisa
Last Supper

9. Raphael
Madonnas

10. Michelangelo
David Statue
Sistine Chapel Ceiling

11. Early Renaissance Architecture

12. Filippo Brunelleschi
Pazzi Palace Chapel
Compare to Gothic

13. Filippo Brunelleschi
Il Duomo Cathedral’s dome (Florence)

14. Dome Comparison
Il Duomo St. Peter’s St. Paul’s US capital (Florence) (Rome) (London)

15. Early Renaissance Art What was different in the Renaissance: Realism
Perspective
Classical (pagan) themes
Geometrical arrangement of figures
Light and shadowing
Softening of edges
Backgrounds
Artist able to live from commissions (able to make a living doing this)

16. The Art of Two Eras Middle Ages (Medieval Art)
Religions subjects since the church was the main art patron (customer; YAY vocab word!)
Figures long and stiff
Figures grouped in unnatural geometric patterns
Faces show littler or no emotion
Scenes appear flat
Scenes have no clear light source
Gothic architecture (especially churches)
Tall and thin buildings
Homes usually simple squares
Renaissance Art
Religious or other subjects based on patrons’ wishes
Figures rounded and realistic
Figures grouped in natural, realistic poses
Faces showed expression (YAY another vocab word!)…joy, pain,etc
Natural backgrounds
Use of perspective to show depth
Use of light and shadow for realism
Buildings “hugged the earth” and had columns, arches, and domes
Circular or square churches common
Homes built around courtyards

17. Masaccio
Realism and expression
The Expulsion from Paradise

18. Masaccio Perspective Tribute Money
Size of people diminishes with distance
Use of light, shadow and drama

19. Perspective

20. Art Gallery Directions:
1. You and your group will have 1-2 minutes at each picture to determine if the image is Middle Ages (Medieval Art) or Renaissance Art.
2. You will also have to provide an explanation on your papers as to WHY you are making that selection.