Renaissance Art circa CE Europe
Renaissance Renaissance is the French word for “Rebirth” The Renaissance was a re-discovery of Ancient Greek and Roman cultures. There were also major discoveries in the sciences, astronomy and exploration.
Some inventions and discoveries Gutenberg’s Printing Press 1455
Columbus’ “discovery” of the Americas
Copernicus’ discovery that the earth revolves around the sun
Famous Renaissance Artists you should know! And I don’t mean the Ninja Turtles! Leonardo Da Vinci Raphael Sanzio Michelangelo Buonarroti Donatello
St. Mark, by Donatello, c CE
Michelangelo Lived from 1475 to 1564 He considered himself a sculptor and didn’t think much of the art of painting. He carved the “David” when he was 26 He was forced to paint the Sistine Ceiling by Pope Julius II which took him 4 years to finish. It was done in Fresco where one paints on fresh plaster.
David, 1501
Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Detail, Sistine Chapel Ceiling Fresco, CE
Leonardo Da Vinci Born 1452 Died 1519 Painted the Mona Lisa Was a scientist and inventor and artist Considered a true “Renaissance Man”
Some of Leonardo’s inventions Note his unusual handwriting
Raphael Born 1483 Died young 1520 Michelangelo was jealous of his talent Painted the “School of Athens”
School of Athens
Details from School of Athens