1. Art and the Renaissance

2. Identify the role of art in society.
Objective:
Understand the main characteristics of the Renaissance and how it changed from Middle Ages
Identify the role of art in society.

3. Humanism
Studying topics relating to humans, their accomplishments, and their potential. Focus on history, literature, philosophy (known as the humanities).

4. Individualism
Belief in unique and valuable qualities of each individual in society. Focus on the worth of each person and celebrates differences. Ex.) Appearance, personality, talents, skills.

5. Secularism
Dealing with non-religious subject matter. The philosophy, literature, and art of the Renaissance began to include non-religious themes. Such as jealousy, love, revenge, and political power are examples.

6. Classicism
Interest in the art and learning of the Greeks and Romans. Studying past helped shape the Renaissance view of what was important.

7. Characteristics of Renaissance Art
Religious but against Greek and Roman backgrounds
Perspective: making distant objects smaller than those close to the viewer, artist could paint scenes that appeared 3-dimensional
Shadowing: added roundness and an element of realism
Human models: drew anatomy by using live models, making art more realistic

8. The Ninja Turtles

9. Leonardo da Vinci

10. Perspective

11. Michelangelo Sculptor, poet, philosopher, and painter
From Florence, Italy
Lived with the Medici family, a wealthy family that commissioned the art of others
Learned from those around him
Famous works: David, Pieta, and the Sistine Chapel Ceiling

12. Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo’s Works
Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

13. Michelangelo’s Works
David (1501)

14. Raphael Rivalry with Michelangelo
One of the favorites of Pope Julius II
Son of famous artist

15. School of Athens

16. Exit Slip
Explain what you believe the following quote means. Answers should be 2-3 sentences.
“Art imitates life.”

17. What do you see?

18. What do you see?