RENAISSANCE History/Background Began in __________ Renaissance means “_______________” – meaning there was a “rebirth” of the philosophy, art, music, etc. of the great civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome Math, philosophy, and art are all connected. ______________ - A system of thought that centers on humans and their values, capacities, and worth. In other words, it’s now o.k. to say “I’m pretty cool.” Catholicism is strong. Much of the artwork is still paid for by the ________.

Characteristics Linear Perspective (1 point and 2 point) –Illusion that something has depth Use of shading Renaissance ________________ –Created a stable and balanced composition Subjects seem posed _____________ –Colors are softened together to create a misty appearance People in front of __________________ (remember Humanism) __________________ __ paintings Mythological Subject Matter (from ancient Greece and Rome) Emphasis on human form –Nudity is not sexualized –Plump and pale are ______________ –More _______________ than in the past

Michelangelo Studied anatomy Painter, Sculptor, and _____________ “Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it”

Sistine Chapel In the Vatican 4 Years of solitary work ___________ - paint applied to wet plaster Contrary to popular belief, he painted in a standing position, not lying on his back. The Creation of Adam 

Leonardo da Vinci Studied anatomy, engineering, architecture, and flying (among other things) –To study the human body, Da Vinci would dissect human corpses (either executed prisoners or dead homeless). __________________ Accused of heresy against the church (probably related to his homosexuality) but was acquitted. Often did not finish a painting or prepare it correctly Wrote in notebooks using _______ writing.

Mona Lisa Arguably the most famous painting in the world Hangs in the _______ in Paris, France (owned by French government) 30 in. X 21 In. Mona = Madame  Madame Lisa  she was the wife of a wealthy Florentine businessman Stolen in 1911, but was found 2 years later and returned to the Louvre. After being damaged in two different incidents, it is now surrounded by bulletproof glass. Insured for 100 million in 1962 making it now worth ________ million. Science now proves that she was originally wearing a bonnet and clenching a chair.

Joh The Last Supper Judas John Jesus

The Last Supper Fresco ? –DV decided to paint on dry plaster – the paint began to chip very soon after it was finished. 15 X 29 feet In a convent in Milan, Italy This is the last meal Jesus shared with this _____ apostles –“Do this in remembrance of me.” –The Holy Grail holds the wine Jesus has announced that someone in the room will betray him  ___________. Took 3 years to finish, but more than 20 years to restore Jesus was painted with feet, but when someone cut a door into the painting, his feet disappeared.

The Annunciation The angel Gabriel is telling Mary that she will have a baby, and his name will be _________.

Vitruvian Man Exemplifies the blend of art and science Is it true? Is the length of a person’s outspread arms equal to his _________?

The Virgin of the Rocks There are two versions – one in the Louvre (_________, France) and one in the National Gallery (________, England) – both by Da Vinci. _________ the Baptist, Mary, the angel Uriel, and Jesus (clockwise from left).

Raphael Orphaned at ____ Painter, Printmaker, and Architect The Sistine Madonna

School of Athens _________ Vatican Shows the greatest philosophers of classical antiquity. _________ and Aristotle are standing in the center of the composition at the top of the steps. Apollo and Athena are statues Pythagoreus is in the left corner Michelangelo is in the middle (left) alone Raphael is on the far right with the astronomers (globe)

Botticelli In later life, he became a follower of Savonarola. Botticelli burned many of his own works because they were based on ___________ themes. The event, where both art and literature were burned, was known as the “Bonfire of the Vanities” Later, when Savonarola accuses the Pope of corruption, Savonarola is executed in the same public square as the infamous bonfire.

Primavera AND The Birth of Venus Depicts partially nude classical gods (typical of Renaissance style) Venus is in the center. __________ is above. Mercury is on the left. Venus, the goddess of ________ and beauty is emerging from the sea.

Albrecht Durer ( ) Northern Renaissance – Most famous ____________ Renaissance artist Self-Portraits at 22, 27, and 29