Art and the Renaissance

Identify the role of art in society. Objective: Understand the main characteristics of the Renaissance and how it changed from Middle Ages Identify the role of art in society.

Humanism Studying topics relating to humans, their accomplishments, and their potential. Focus on history, literature, philosophy (known as the humanities).

Individualism Belief in unique and valuable qualities of each individual in society. Focus on the worth of each person and celebrates differences. Ex.) Appearance, personality, talents, skills.

Secularism Dealing with non-religious subject matter. The philosophy, literature, and art of the Renaissance began to include non-religious themes. Such as jealousy, love, revenge, and political power are examples.

Classicism Interest in the art and learning of the Greeks and Romans. Studying past helped shape the Renaissance view of what was important.

Characteristics of Renaissance Art Religious but against Greek and Roman backgrounds Perspective: making distant objects smaller than those close to the viewer, artist could paint scenes that appeared 3-dimensional Shadowing: added roundness and an element of realism Human models: drew anatomy by using live models, making art more realistic

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Leonardo da Vinci

Perspective

Michelangelo Sculptor, poet, philosopher, and painter From Florence, Italy Lived with the Medici family, a wealthy family that commissioned the art of others Learned from those around him Famous works: David, Pieta, and the Sistine Chapel Ceiling

Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel Michelangelo’s Works Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

Michelangelo’s Works David (1501)

Raphael Rivalry with Michelangelo One of the favorites of Pope Julius II Son of famous artist

School of Athens

Exit Slip Explain what you believe the following quote means. Answers should be 2-3 sentences. “Art imitates life.”

What do you see?

What do you see?