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1 The Renaissance

2 The Renaissance How can we describe the Renaissance as a movement of “rediscovery” for Europe? What were some of the significant innovations of the age?

3 Origins and Humanism The Renaissance
“Rebirth” of culture and heritage of Greco-Roman antiquity Italian Origins Wealth Remnants and ruins of ancient world Spread north gradually

4 Origins and Humanism Humanism
Emphasized study of form and content of classical learning Goal: recapture culture of ancient world  improvement of individuals and society Interests of Humanists: classical languages and documents, liberal arts “Ad fontes!” Impacted vernacular languages

5 Origins and Humanism Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374) Renowned humanist
Hated Middle Ages! Encouraged revival of classical studies Wrote in classical Latin Africa Searched for ancient manuscripts

6 Origins and Humanism Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536) Dutch
“Prince of Humanists” Projects Praise of Folly (1511) Critical edition of Greek New Testament (1516)

7 Origins and Humanism Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527)
Florentine chancellor Met important international leaders  “experience” The Prince (1513) Manual for despots Prince might have to be immoral Lion and the fox “Virtue” in politics is ambiguous! “Political realism”

8 Origins and Humanism William Shakespeare (ca. 1564-1616)
Playwright, London Greatest English writer Many plays set in Roman, English past

9 Origins and Humanism

10 Origins and Humanism The Printing Press
Moveable lead type developed ca. 1450 Attributed to Johann Gutenberg Can now print many copies of a book Huge impact on Europe Ideas spread rapidly Increased literacy Books now cheaper

11 Origins and Humanism Questions?

12 Art and Architecture Medieval Traditions Spiritual iconography
Paintings influenced by Byzantine style Stiff, solemn figures Shallow, flat space Golden skies! Gothic architecture Madonna and Child (early 13th cent.)

13 Art and Architecture Renaissance Goals Imitate nature
Revive classical idealism, architectural motifs Capture sense of individual Emotion Portraiture Polykleitos, Doryphoros (ca. 450 BC)

14 Art and Architecture Linear Perspective Goal: create illusion of 3D
Observations of artists Parallel lines “converge” as they recede into the distance Objects’ sizes vary depending on distance from viewer

15 Art and Architecture Donatello’s David (1428-1432) Bronze
First freestanding, life-sized nude since antiquity Renaissance traits Classical nude male Movement Calm, ideal beauty

16 Art and Architecture Leonardo’s The Last Supper (ca. 1495-98) Mural
Subject: announcement of coming betrayal of Christ Renaissance traits: individuality, psychology

17 Art and Architecture Leonardo’s The Mona Lisa (1503-05)
Portrait of Florentine merchant’s wife Donna Lisa Individualized, yet idealized! Ambiguous smile!

18 Art and Architecture

19 Art and Architecture Leonardo’s Embryo in the Womb (ca. 1510)
Leonardo’s The Virtruvian Man (1490)

20 Art and Architecture Michelangelo’s David (1501-04) Huge!
Renaissance traits Pent-up energy Visage is tense, psychological insight Demonstrates knowledge of human body

21 Art and Architecture Michelangelo’s vaulted Ceiling, Sistine Chapel ( )

22 Art and Architecture The Creation of Adam ( )

23 Art and Architecture Detail: Christ as Judge, the Virgin
Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment ( )

24 Art and Architecture Raphael, The School of Athens ( )

25 Art and Architecture Guess who?

26 Art and Architecture Northern Art Interest in oil painting
Vibrant color Minute detail Jan van Eyck’s The Arnolfini Portrait (1434) Portrait of Italian banker, his betrothed Detail and depth Spiritual symbolism

27 Art and Architecture Façade of S. Andrea, Mantua (ca. 1470)
Architect: Alberti Temple front Triumphal arch

28 Art and Architecture Dome, Florence Cathedral (1420-1436)
Cathedral’s construction began ca. 1296 Engineering problems  no dome! Brunelleschi ( ) Student of classical architecture Resolved engineering problems Created most celebrated dome since antiquity!

29 Art and Architecture Questions?

30 The Renaissance How can we describe the Renaissance as a movement of “rediscovery” for Europe? What were some of the significant innovations of the age?

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