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2. The Renaissance: The Rebirth of Art
Classical Greek Art ( BC) & Art of the Roman Empire (27 BC- 476 AD)
Art of the Middle Ages
(532 – 1260 AD)
Religious architecture, mosaics, sculptures, stained glass, and frescoes
The Renaissance: The Rebirth of Art
(Rediscovery of Classical Greek and Roman Art)
Lifelike art (natural and 3D appearance)
Perspective (depth)
Developed oil paints (quality and variety of color)

3. Leonardo da Vinci Born in Vinci, Italy in 1452
Died in 1519 at the age of 67
Prototype for High Renaissance Art
Architect, musician, sculptor, scientist, inventor, mathematician
Reputation for not completing projects
Leonardo da Vinci
Self-Portrait

4. Da Vinci used light and shadow to create figures that look more three-dimensional and sculpted (chiaroscuro). Describe the light and shadow usage in this painting.
How are da Vinci’s studies of nature evident in the background?
How is perspective used in this picture?
Ginevra de Benci (1474) – Oil on wood

5. This is the world’s most famous portrait
This is the world’s most famous portrait. What is the name of this painting?
Why do you think this portrait is so famous?
Describe the expression on the lady’s face?
Where do you see areas of light and shadow (chiaroscuro)? The figure seems to come toward the viewer.
Note the gradations of tone on the lady’s face and hands. These are made by applying many layers of translucent paint (sfumato).
Note Da Vinci’s knowledge of anatomy is evident in the lady’s hands.
What do you observe about the background of this painting?
Tell me about the color in this painting?
( ) oil on wood
31 inches by 21 inches

6. The Mona Lisa is the most reproduced image in all of art
The Mona Lisa is the most reproduced image in all of art. It is associated with high quality and with things of a mysterious nature.
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