Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

The Renaissance in Art & Architecture

Published byBarry Thornton Modified over 6 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "The Renaissance in Art & Architecture"— Presentation transcript:

1 The Renaissance in Art & Architecture

2 Pre-Renaissance Art Iconographic figures no perspective little realism
utilitarian artwork religious artwork

3 Giotto Lived in the early 14th century
considered the first to use perspective introduced the “coherence of art” theory painted several religious works view Mourning of Christ

4

5 Gothic Architecture Use of barrel vaults and groin vaults
Use of flying buttresses Use of stained glass Last example of medieval labyrinth Best example is Chartres Cathedral

6 Chartres

7 Perspective First used by Giotto Revived by Massaccio
defines start of Renaissance in painting uses vanishing point adds realism to painting view Massaccio’s Trinity

8 Compare this use of perspective to Byzantine icons
find the vanishing point see how lines drawn from the vanishing point aid in the realism of the painting

9 Massaccio Revives use of perspective in 15th century uses pyramid form
revived Giotto’s idea of “coherence of art”

10 Jan van Eyck Representative of Northern Renaissance
known for portraits poetic use of verse and symbols in painting view Arnolfini Marriage

11 Botticelli Italian painter known for classical subjects
illustrates importance of line in painting view Birth of Venus Botticelli

12

13 Raphael Promotes the human figure Best known for Madonnas
Tries to show character in portraits Prolific artist

14 Raphael's Works

15 Woodcuts Were usually illustrations for books
often depict superstitions, temptations & evil line engravings next generation of woodcuts Durer is finest example of woodcut artist

16 Durer German engraved wood, copper, iron & stone also painter
mainstreamed idea of chiaroscuro View Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse & Prodigal Son

17 Religious Reliefs Church pays for majority of artwork
there are some individual patrons goal is to exalt patron and God view Ghiberti’s & Brunelleschi’s Sacrifice of Abraham

18

19 Sculpture Revisit classical sculpture
introduce new methods in bronze-casting compare David of Donatello, Verrocchio & Michelangelo

20 David

21 Architecture Reaffirm discovery of perspective
attempt to redefine classical ideals of proportion Brunelleschi, Palladio & Michelangelo are wonderful examples of Renaissance architects

22 Brunelleschi Lived in turn of 1300s
revived ancient building techniques consulted about dome of Florence Cathedral combined vertical Gothic ribs with ancient horizontal supports

23 Palladio Lived during the 16th century
adds classical elements to religious & domestic structures wrote I Quattro Libri dell’ Architettura in 1570 defined classical architecture

24 Michelangelo Also known as painter and sculptor
lived in early 16th century designed St. Peter’s Basilica best known for Sistine Chapel ceiling, Pieta & David

25 Michelangelo

26 The Renaissance Man Epitomized by Leonardo da Vinci
known as painter, architect, inventor, scultor, writer, scientist & military engineer not as prolific as other artists

27 Leonardo's Works

28

29 Resources Used Kren, Emil & Marx, Daniel. Web Gallery of Art. Online at 8/26/2002. Pioch, Nicholas. WebMuseum of Paris. 02 July Online at 8/26/2002. Clark, Curtis. The Internet Renaissance Band Online at 8/30/2003.

Download ppt "The Renaissance in Art & Architecture"

Similar presentations

RENAISSANCE ART & ARCHITECTURE

RENAISSANCE ART & ARCHITECTURE
IDEAS AND ART BIG IDEA: HUMANIST FOCUS ON SECULAR VIEWS AND VERNACULAR LITERATURE ARISES. Section 12.2.

IDEAS AND ART BIG IDEA: HUMANIST FOCUS ON SECULAR VIEWS AND VERNACULAR LITERATURE ARISES. Section 12.2.
Mr. Brook’s Renaissance & Northern Renaissance art study guide Renaissance Artists Brunelleschi Ghiberti Donatello da Vinci Michelangelo Raphael Botticelli.

Mr. Brook’s Renaissance & Northern Renaissance art study guide Renaissance Artists Brunelleschi Ghiberti Donatello da Vinci Michelangelo Raphael Botticelli.
Essential Question: How did the Renaissance change art in Western Europe? Warm-Up Question: Define these terms: Renaissance Humanism Classicism Why did.

Essential Question: How did the Renaissance change art in Western Europe? Warm-Up Question: Define these terms: Renaissance Humanism Classicism Why did.
Sculpture u Revisit classical sculpture u introduce new methods in bronze- casting u compare David of Donatello, Verrocchio & Michelangelo.

Sculpture u Revisit classical sculpture u introduce new methods in bronze- casting u compare David of Donatello, Verrocchio & Michelangelo.
The Renaissance in Italy. Features of the Renaissance  What does the word mean?  Secular and scientific values (spirit of adventure)  Still very Christian.

The Renaissance in Italy. Features of the Renaissance  What does the word mean?  Secular and scientific values (spirit of adventure)  Still very Christian.
Bell Work - Describe each of these artworks with 3 adjectives - What are 3 differences you see between these artworks? 1. 2.

Bell Work - Describe each of these artworks with 3 adjectives - What are 3 differences you see between these artworks? 1. 2.
Italian Renaissance Artists By Sally Vickers Renaissance Artists Filippo Brunelleschi Donatello Michelangelo Leonardo da Vinci Raphael Santi These artists.

Italian Renaissance Artists By Sally Vickers Renaissance Artists Filippo Brunelleschi Donatello Michelangelo Leonardo da Vinci Raphael Santi These artists.
The Renaissance 1375-1525 Raphael, The School of Athens, 1510.

The Renaissance Raphael, The School of Athens, 1510.
Great Minds of the Renaissance Leonardo da Vinci –“Renaissance Man” –Architect, musician, engineer, scientist, inventor. –Mona Lisa, Last Supper Nicolo.

Great Minds of the Renaissance Leonardo da Vinci –“Renaissance Man” –Architect, musician, engineer, scientist, inventor. –Mona Lisa, Last Supper Nicolo.
Renaissance Artists Essential Question: In your own words, define the following terms: Renaissance Humanism Classicism Warm-Up: Why did the Renaissance.

Renaissance Artists Essential Question: In your own words, define the following terms: Renaissance Humanism Classicism Warm-Up: Why did the Renaissance.
FIFTH GRADE VISUAL ARTS I. Art of the Renaissance.

FIFTH GRADE VISUAL ARTS I. Art of the Renaissance.
The Renaissance Chapter 13 Part 2. Renaissance Art Differed from Medieval Art Differed from Medieval Art Italian Art differed from that in Northern Europe.

The Renaissance Chapter 13 Part 2. Renaissance Art Differed from Medieval Art Differed from Medieval Art Italian Art differed from that in Northern Europe.
The Renaissance period spans the years from 1400 to 1600.

The Renaissance period spans the years from 1400 to 1600.
Chapter 7.3 Class Notes Renaissance Art. I. Artists in Renaissance Italy A. Chiaroscuro is a way of using light and shadows to soften the edges of drawings.

Chapter 7.3 Class Notes Renaissance Art. I. Artists in Renaissance Italy A. Chiaroscuro is a way of using light and shadows to soften the edges of drawings.
Review Test 3: Renaissance. “Rebirth” 1400 – 1530’s Rediscovery of Classical (Greek and Roman) art Began in Italy Realism based on observation Mathematical.

Review Test 3: Renaissance. “Rebirth” 1400 – 1530’s Rediscovery of Classical (Greek and Roman) art Began in Italy Realism based on observation Mathematical.
Italian Renaissance Art Michelangelo – Sculptor David.

Italian Renaissance Art Michelangelo – Sculptor David.
Renaissance Art Critique Internet Search 2012. Your group is assigned one work of art from the period of the Renaissance.

Renaissance Art Critique Internet Search Your group is assigned one work of art from the period of the Renaissance.
Renaissance Art and Architecture

Renaissance Art and Architecture
■ Essential Question: – How did the Renaissance change art in Western Europe? ■ Warm-Up Question: – Define these terms: Renaissance Humanism Classicism.

■ Essential Question: – How did the Renaissance change art in Western Europe? ■ Warm-Up Question: – Define these terms: Renaissance Humanism Classicism.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google