1. A change in how we look at art Art becomes the means to explore all facets of life on Earth Artists shifted from being anonymous craftsmen to prestigious superstars: Donatello, Rafael, Michelangelo, Leonardo! Heroes in a half shell—turtle power! Patronage shifted from church alone to wealthy patrons (the French and Italian word for “boss”)‏

2. Foundling Hospital, Florence Designed by Brunelleschi Interior of a loggia

3. Virgin and Child with Lilies 1460 Lucca della Robbia

4. Virgin and Child Luca della Robbia at the DIA!

5. Influence of Greek and Roman Classicism on Art and Sculpture Ideal proportions Back to the birthday suit!

6. Andrea del Verrocchio. David. 1473-1475. Bronze 50 inches started the tradition in Florence of identifying David with the city’s love of freedom.

7. ST. GEORGE by DONATELLO 1415~17 height 2.09m, marble Donatello established his reputation as the greatest sculptor in Italy with this statue of St. George, made for a niche on Or San Michele. Donatello (c.1386~1466)‏

9. First unsupported standing nude bronze sculpture in the round since classical times. It created a sensation when it was first shown. 1444-46 Bronze 158 cm Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence.

12. Gattamelata Bronze 1447-1450 in Padua considered his best work the first bronze equestrian statue since ancient times Shows harmony, balance, realism. Depicts a Renaissance military man whose nickname, Gattamelata, means "honeyed cat."

13. Humanism In the Renaissance, painting focused on emotion and the human connection. Giotto first pioneered this innovation. Remember the ethereal blank faces of the Byzantine Madonnas?

14. Made when he was in ill health and nearly seventy. Portrays the former prostitute at the end of her life in poor health, physically ruined, her face a battlefield of degradation, but alight with the knowledge of pure faith. Donatello - Mary Magdalene - 1454-55 polychrome wood with gold 6ft 2in Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence

15. Jan van Eyck “inventor” of oil paint (skilled artist)‏ Oil paint dries slowly, allows painter to compose more slowly Oil paint offers transparency and brilliant color Reflections of light and shade easier to depict in oil; more possibility for detail than tempera