Artistic Ideals of the Renaissance

Before we view any of the images, we must learn how Before we view any of the images, we must learn how. This is the process that we will use ALL YEAR for looking at any image: Step 1: What is physically in the image? (Who?, What?, Where?, what are the actions taking place?) Step 2: Is there a bias in the image? Do you think that the artist has a certain perspective? Step 3: What do you believe is the message that the image is trying to convey? Step 4: Do you agree with the message? Why or Why not? Every step requires you to use evidence or examples FROM THE IMAGE to prove your point

Let’s Practice! Analyze the following image from the Middle Ages using our Steps:

A little more practice: GREAT JOB analyzing the previous image. Now take a look at the next few images, from the Middle Ages, and see if you can figure out some common characteristics of Medieval art. Create a spider chart to record your ideas about the characteristics of art in the Middle Ages

What are the characteristics of art in the Middle Ages?

What are the characteristics of art in the Middle Ages (cont.)?

The Middle Ages Art in the Middle Ages: Focused mainly on Christian religious figures, beliefs, ideas, and events. Paintings and tapestries were flat and two dimensional (little background and foreground). Did not emphasize realistic human bodies or facial expressions.

Some of you might be asking, at this point: “Hey wait a second! I thought we were talking about art during the Renaissance? Why are we wasting so much time still taking about the Middle Ages?”

Because: Before we can understand the important changes that occur in Renaissance culture and society we need to understand what came before it. So without further ado, My Lords & Ladies…

Please feel free to cheer and applaud….(or I’ll fail you) THE RENAISSANCE Please feel free to cheer and applaud….(or I’ll fail you)

Ideals and Techniques of Renaissance Art 1. Humanism- A philosophy that although God created the earth, it was people that continued to improve and develop it. Humanism focused on the potential and achievements of people rather than on God or religion. Also a rediscovery of the culture and learning of Classical scholars (ancient Rome & Greece) 2. Secularism- A belief that excludes religion or religious meaning. Secularism is concerned with the present and not with the “afterlife”. 3. Realism- painters and sculptors depict subjects as they may be seen in life. Paintings have depth and great detail is paid to facial expressions.

Work in pairs to find the Ideals of Renaissance Art Practice Time! Work in pairs to find the Ideals of Renaissance Art

Look at this image. How can we find the Ideal of Humanism?

Find the Ideal of Secularism

And now for….Realism. Remember this Medieval image from before?

Here is the Renaissance version Here is the Renaissance version! Find elements of Realism in this sculpture

For the Final Test of your understanding. In pairs… AND NOW… For the Final Test of your understanding. In pairs…

Identify ALL 3 ideals in this painting Title: The School of Athens Painter: Raphael The painting shows Classical philosophers along with Renaissance figures

HOMEWORK The ideals of Renaissance art still affect our culture today. Visit the Student Art Gallery in the 2nd floor Commons Area. Select works of art that exhibit at least 1 of the ideals of Renaissance art but you must cover all 3 ideals. Try to take a photo of each work that you select and submit it with your explanation. Write a brief explanation of how and why each work of art represents a Renaissance ideal. Remember this assignment must be typed, printed and saved on your flash drive.