Renaissance Art
Samples of the works that created a rebirth of Art in Italy and Europe.
Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics:
Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective
Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective Love of Nature
Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective Love of Nature Love of the Classics, including the Bible
Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective Love of Nature Love of the Classics, including the Bible Love of Youth
Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective Love of Nature Love of the Classics, including the Bible Love of Youth Study of Anatomy
Fiorenza Birthplace of the Renaissance
Massacchio The “Father of Florentine Painting” Introduced
Massacchio The “Father of Florentine Painting” Introduced –Perspective
Massacchio The “Father of Florentine Painting” Introduced –Perspective –Chiaroscuro
Massacchio The “Father of Florentine Painting” Introduced –Perspective –Chiaroscuro –Classical Studies
Massacchio The “Father of Florentine Painting” Introduced –Perspective –Chiaroscuro –Classical Studies –Use of Mathematics in Designs
“Tribute Money”
Filippo Brunelleschi 1377 – 1446
Filippo Brunelleschi 1377 – 1446 Studied Classical forms and ideas
Filippo Brunelleschi 1377 – 1446 Studied Classical forms and ideas Used perspective in architecture
Filippo Brunelleschi 1377 – 1446 Studied Classical forms and ideas Used perspective in architecture Loved mathematical applications
Filippo Brunelleschi 1377 – 1446 Studied Classical forms and ideas Used perspective in architecture Loved mathematical applications Used the above ideas in creating the two octagonal vaults that make up the Dome of the church of Santa Maria del Fiore
Il Duomo
Lorenzo Ghiberti 1378 – 1455 Influence of Humanist ideas Worked with Brunelleschi Applied for contract to create the 2 nd and 3 rd sets of Baptistry doors for the church of Santa Maria del Fiore
Gates of Paradise
Lorenzo Ghiberti
Donatello 1386 – 1466 Student of Ghiberti Learned about the importance of the classics from Massacchio Primarily interested in sculpture
David
Andrea del Verrocchio 1435 – 1488 Ran an important school, in which many famous Renaissance artists studied. Was awarded many important projects, many of which were partially done by his students.
The Annointment of Jesus
Sandro Botticelli 1445 – 1510 Apprentice to Verrocchio Very popular with society – a commercial success Lots of allegorical work
La Primavera
The Three Graces ~ by Raphael
La Primavera
The Birth of Venus
Leonardo daVinci Apprentice to Verrocchio until c.1478 Many “unfinished” works of art Service to Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan Service to Cesare Borgia, Duke of Romagna Service to King Louis XII of France (Milan)
Leonardo daVinci Innovations: –“Atmospheric” backgrounds with much scenery –Stylistic groupings of figures –Emotional, evocative characters –Sfumato – Hazy transitions between colors –Chiaroscuro – Use of light and shading to create depth –Detailed use of anatomy and mechanical knowledge –Knowledge of classical styles and principles
Leonardo daVinci Innovations: –Scientific Knowledge – Precise observations, detailed notes and drawings, Mirror script Circulation of Blood (Capillary Action) Eye Function Tidal Action Continent Formation Fossil Studies Hydraulic studies Canalization of Rivers Underwater Diving Suit Helicopters, Tanks, Planes, Weapons, etc.
The Vitruvian Man
La Gioconda (Mona Lisa)
The Last Supper
Self-Portrait
Albrecht Dürer 1471 – 1528 German influence in art Humanistic & Experimental Development of Woodcut art Dramatic visions
Michelangelo Buonarotti 1475 – 1564 Apprentice to Ghirlandaio Excellent painter and sculptor Sculpted the image he perceived “inside the marble” he was using Known for larger-than-life-size works
The Sistine Chapel
“The Creation”
“The Expulsion”
David
David (Close-up)
The Pieta
Raphael de Santi 1483 – 1520 Worked on paintings in the Sistine Chapel Fascinated with depicting the Madonna
“School of Athens”
The “Sistine Madonna”
The “Alba Madonna”
The “Garvagh Madonna”
The Madonna of the Chair
Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective Love of Nature Love of the Classics, including the Bible Love of Youth Study of Anatomy
Renaissance Art Remains the standard for perfection in subject, style, and execution of painting.