1. DO NOW What does the word Renaissance mean?

2. The Renaissance Movement This movement originated in Italy and spanned from the 14 th to the 17 th century. Renaissance means rebirth in French, and it began in Florence, and Tuscany and later spread to the rest of Europe.

3. Renaissance Art Movement The Italian Renaissance was noted for four things. –A reverent revival of Classical Greek/Roman art forms and styles –The mastery of linear perspective (depth in a painting, and the use of 3D) –The naturalistic realism of its faces and figures –Emphasis on secular objects. We will be focusing on 3 artists: –Leonardo da Vinci –Raphael –Michelangelo

4. Renaissance Architecture Emphasizes –Symmetry (looks the same on both sides) –Proportion Utilizes: –New geometry and math to build accurately –Geometry by using shapes and lines when building. Using classical Roman and Greek architecture for inspiration (columns, symmetry)

5. Questions- please fill out on a separate sheet of paper 1. What does “Renaissance” mean? 2. Where did the Renaissance start? 3. In your own words please tell me the 4 things art in the Italian Renaissance was known for. 4. Who is one of the 3 artists we will focus on? 5. What are the two things Renaissance architecture emphasizes? 6. How was geometry used in Renaissance architecture? 7. What classical civilizations did the Renaissance artists use for inspiration? 8. Draw a comparison chart comparing Renaissance architecture and art

6. Discussion Lets go over our answers!

7. Look at the following three pictures. Use your notes to tell me how these pictures are Renaissance paintings. What qualities of Renaissance art do they have?

8. Leonardo da Vinci, The Last Supper 1498

9. Raphael Santi, The School of Athens Rome

10. Michelangelo Buonarroti Creation of Adam Ceiling of Sistine Chapel 1510

11. Assignments: 2. I want you to be the artists! You are going to draw either a Renaissance painting, or Renaissance architecture (building, castle, house, etc.). Under the picture tell me why it represents Renaissance art and architecture (At least 3 reasons). Please use your creativity! I am so excited to see what you come up with! 1. When Finished: Tell me if you like how class was run today.