Renaissance Art

I. Renaissance Italy 1.In Italy, the value and interests of the laity were no longer subordinated to 2.People began to appreciate and even glorify the: a) b) c) All as and ends to themselves.

II. Medieval Art 1.Placed basically no emphasis on 2.Not focused on the____________________ 3.Medieval artists painted 4. Subjects were primarily 5. The art often served a greater purpose: - 6. Colors used were often

III. Patrons of Renaissance Art 1.The artists were not independent contractors who produced work for themselves of the public. 2.They received commissions from: a)_______b)________c)_________ 3.Patrons appreciated the beauty of art, but also recognized that art could be visible symbols of________. 4.Patrons used art as a way of displaying their _______and promoting their _____

IV. Renaissance Art 1)Renaissance artists + new technical skills a)Chiaroscuro – use of shading to enhance naturalness - creates the illusion of __________ - people in paintings b)Linear Perspective - created a ____________point - three - depth!!!

c)Pyramid configuration - medieval art featured flat, rigid figures _____________________________ - artists used 3-dimensional pyramid configurations to create___________

2)Classical forms and Christian subjects a) inspired by their study of b) they did NOT abandon 3)Wood and frescos no longer the only medium 4)Canvas 5)Paint 6)Beautiful 7)Nudes used in both

Test Tip You do NOT need to memorize a long list of Renaissance artists and their works of art. Instead, focus on key masterpieces that illustrate Renaissance ideals and the impact of humanism.