1. Today’s Warm Up Try to sketch the Mona Lisa from memory. Why do you think this painting is so recognizable and famous to this day? Turn in your homework!

2. Renaissance ART

3. Remember… The Renaissance was a rebirth in art and learning Began in Italy and moved northward 1300s-1500s

4. Golden Age in the Arts Increased wealth = new demand for art Artists create works outside of the church

5. Individualism and creativity valued From craftsman to individual artist Humanism emphasized…

6. Changes to Art From religious figures to ordinary people Earthly landscapes instead of heaven Greek and Roman influence – gods & goddesses

7. Women become professional artists Perspective – created depth Shading – made objects look round and real

8. Architecture – arches, domes, & columns Fresco –mural paintings done on plaster walls and ceilings

9. Medieval Art Renaissance Art

10. Is this from the Renaissance? Why or Why Not ?

20. Your Assignment… In groups, you will be assigned an artist from the Renaissance and must become an expert on his/her famous works and techniques. You will be creating a poster used to teach the class about your artist.

21. Instructions… Your poster should include the following details: –Artist Name –Where is the artist from? –Describe the piece of art (or series of work) for which they are best known –When was the piece created? –How/why is the piece characteristic of the Renaissance? –Inspiration behind the art? –Where was the piece created or for whom? –Where is the piece located today?