1. Medieval & Renaissance
Comparison

2. Medieval & Renaissance Compared Art
1. No expressions on faces
2. Stiff and unrealistic poses
Renaissance
1. Faces are filled with emotion and expression
2. Human poses are lifelike and realistic

3. Medieval & Renaissance Compared Art
European art was the property of the Church – often religious themes
Tempera paints were used – dried too quickly to correct mistakes
Renaissance
Artists take credit for their work and become famous
Oil paints were used – let artists work slowly, create new colors, and obtain more lifelike effects

4. Medieval & Renaissance Compared Art
The Church forbids displaying the naked human body
There is no balance, proportion, or perspective – pictures are “flat” and hieratic scale
Renaissance
Like the Greeks and Romans, artists study anatomy to portray humans realistically
Artists create proportion with the illusion of depth and distance on the flat surface

5. Medieval & Renaissance Compared Thought
Life on earth is preparation for the afterlife
Renaissance
Life on earth should be lived to the fullest

6. Medieval & Renaissance Compared Thought
The Church has all authority and power
Individuals should not seek to stand out
Renaissance
Tradition becomes less important and individuals become empowered
Appreciation of unique individual Renaissance characteristics

7. Examples of Medieval Artwork
Renaissance Artwork
Raphael: The Nymph Galatea
Medieval Artwork

8. Medieval vs. Renaissance Art
Can You Tell The Difference?

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