Renaissance Art

Comparison Medieval Art Renaissance Art Artists used religious subjects to convey a spiritual ideal. Flat 2-D Renaissance Art May portray religious subjects Used a realistic style copied from classical models Greek & Roman subjects were very popular Use of perspective-3D

Perspective Shows 3D on a flat surface Classical artists had used, but Medieval artists had abandoned the technique In the 1400s Italians rediscovered it Turn to example on page 40

Realistic Painting & Sculpture Emphasis on individuals Artists painted prominent subjects Revealed distinct characteristics of each

Michelangelo Buonarroti used realistic style when depicting the human body in his statue the David Discuss Part C on page 40

Michelangelo Sistine Chapel Located at the Vatican Chapel of the Pope Commissioned for Pope Sixtus IV

Donatello The Bronze David Natural postures that show expression and personality During this time David was a favorite subject among artists

Leonardo da Vinci A true Renaissance man Painter, sculptor, inventor, & scientist Some of his most famous paintings are the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper

Raphael Advanced realism Studied Michelangelo & Leonardo Favorite subject was Madonna and child Portrayed their expressions as gentle and calm Famous for use of perspective

Raphael Greatest achievement was his paintings in the library of Pope Julius II School of Athens conveys the classical influence on the Renaissance Look at the perspective

Sofonisba Anguissola Notable painter First woman artist to become known internationally Known for her paintings of her siblings and prominent citizens of the day