Humanism Bellwork What civilizations do Europeans consider The Classics? Ancient Greece and Rome What areas/topics did Humanists study and call the humanities? Grammar, history, rhetoric, ethics, poetry,

Objectives WWBAT: Identify the major causes of the Renaissance. WWBAT: Examine important characteristics of Renaissance art

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Causes of the Renaissance Characteristics of Renaissance Art Paintings Sculpture

Renaissance Definition Before we get into the massive changes that took place, we first must define what Renaissance exactly means Definition: The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning originating in14th century Italy which spread throughout Europe

Causes of the Renaissance Renewed interest in the Classics Previously the interest had on been in works by the Church The patronage of the Medici Family and other newly wealthy families This wealth came out of the changes which occurred because of the Black Plague

The Medici Family

Causes of the Renaissance Renewal of “Classical” ideas began in Italy Especially in Florence, Italy The Renaissance spread from quickly throughout Italy

Causes of the Renaissance What do patrons do? Patrons support and pay for artist to complete their works How might this be different from the Middle Ages? In the Middle Ages the Church and the Kings were the only real patrons

Causes of the Renaissance Improvement in Oil Painting Technology/Technique The development of Humanist Philosophy We will go into this next week Development of moveable type printing This helped to spread the ideas of the Renaissance quickly throughout all of Europe

Causes of the Renaissance Chance! It was kind of dumb luck that so many talented artists lived and worked in the same location and time period The impact of wealthy patrons, renewal of Classical Ideas, spread of information, and mutual inspiration can’t be overstated, but chance is also essential

Greek Statue

Roman Painting

Roman Painting

Medieval Art The art of the time often reflected the dark mood of the times Paintings are not very realistic looking Sculptures were less lifelike

Medieval Art Let’s compare what we just looked at with the art of the Medieval period We will discuss each work of art as we look at it For each work we look at let’s try to identify 3 things we notice

Characteristics of Renaissance Art Paintings: Focus on the human body Nude Depictions Realistic Depictions Depiction of Greek and Roman Myths As well as Christian stories Focus on perspective, color, and light This gives paintings from the Renaissance depth and a sense of reality not found in Medieval Art The best way to see and understand this is to look at some art!

Boticelli’s Birth of Venus

Michelangelo’s Last Judgement

Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin

Raphael's School of Athens

Titian’s Assumption of the Virgin

Characteristics of Renaissance Art Sculpture Nude depictions Focus on anatomy Realistic depiction of human body Depiction of Greek/Roman & Biblical Images Use of the contrapposto Predominantly used of marble

Donatello’s David

Michelangelo’s David

Michelangelo’s La Pieta