Medieval & Renaissance Comparison
Medieval & Renaissance Compared Art 1. No expressions on faces 2. Stiff and unrealistic poses Renaissance 1. Faces are filled with emotion and expression 2. Human poses are lifelike and realistic
Medieval & Renaissance Compared Art European art was the property of the Church – often religious themes Tempera paints were used – dried too quickly to correct mistakes Renaissance Artists take credit for their work and become famous Oil paints were used – let artists work slowly, create new colors, and obtain more lifelike effects
Medieval & Renaissance Compared Art The Church forbids displaying the naked human body There is no balance, proportion, or perspective – pictures are “flat” and hieratic scale Renaissance Like the Greeks and Romans, artists study anatomy to portray humans realistically Artists create proportion with the illusion of depth and distance on the flat surface
Medieval & Renaissance Compared Thought Life on earth is preparation for the afterlife Renaissance Life on earth should be lived to the fullest
Medieval & Renaissance Compared Thought The Church has all authority and power Individuals should not seek to stand out Renaissance Tradition becomes less important and individuals become empowered Appreciation of unique individual Renaissance characteristics
Examples of Medieval Artwork Renaissance Artwork Raphael: The Nymph Galatea 1512-1514 Medieval Artwork
Medieval vs. Renaissance Art Can You Tell The Difference?
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