1. Thesis Thursday Bellwork

2. Humanism Bellwork
What civilizations do Europeans consider The Classics?
Ancient Greece and Rome
What areas/topics did Humanists study and call the humanities?
Grammar, history, rhetoric, ethics, poetry, science, ect

3. Objectives
WWBAT: Identify the major causes and characteristics of the Renaissance

4. Interactive Notebook Setup
1/17/2018
Renaissance Causes and Characteristics
This will be one page

5. Causes of the Renaissance
Characteristics of Renaissance Art
Paintings
Sculpture

6. Renaissance Definition
Before we get into the massive changes that took place, we first must define what Renaissance exactly means
Definition:
The humanistic revival of classical art, architecture, literature, and learning originating in14th century Italy which spread throughout Europe
Historical categorization, not conscious movement

7. Causes of the Renaissance
Renewal of “Classical” ideas due to greater trade and the Crusades
Began in Italy
Especially in Florence, Italy
The Renaissance spread from quickly throughout Italy

8. Causes of the Renaissance
Improvement in Oil Painting Technology/Technique
The development of Humanist Philosophy
Development of moveable type printing
This helped to spread the ideas of the Renaissance quickly throughout all of Europe

9. Causes of the Renaissance
The plague weakened the power of the Church
This changed the focus of art and educational study
Previously the interest had on been in works by the Church and glorifying God

10. Causes of the Renaissance
The patronage of the Medici Family and other newly wealthy families
Wanted to prove their wealth
This wealth came out of the changes which occurred because of the Black Plague and Med. Sea trade

11. The Medici Family

12. Causes of the Renaissance
Chance!
It was kind of dumb luck that so many talented artists lived and worked in the same location and time period
The impact of wealthy patrons, renewal of Classical Ideas, spread of information, and mutual inspiration can’t be overstated, but chance is also essential

13. Greek Statue

14. Roman Painting

15. Roman Painting

16. Medieval Art
The art of the time often reflected the dark mood of the times
Paintings are not very realistic looking largely by conscious choice
Focused more on the concept presented and the abstract idea of the piece
Sculptures were less lifelike, to prevent idol worship

20. Characteristics of Renaissance Art
Paintings:
Focus on the human body
Nude Depictions
Realistic Depictions
Depiction of Greek and Roman Myths
As well as Christian stories
Focus on perspective, color, and light
This gives paintings from the Renaissance depth and a sense of reality not found in Medieval Art
The best way to see and understand this is to look at some art!

21. Boticelli’s Birth of Venus

22. Michelangelo’s Last Judgement

25. Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin

26. Raphael's School of Athens

27. Titian’s Assumption of the Virgin

28. Characteristics of Renaissance Art
Sculpture
Nude depictions
Focus on anatomy
Realistic depiction of human body
Depiction of Greek/Roman & Biblical Images
Use of the contrapposto
Predominantly used of marble

29. Donatello’s David

30. Michelangelo’s David

31. Michelangelo’s La Pieta

32. Causes of the Renaissance
What do patrons do?
Patrons support and pay for artist to complete their works
How might this be different from the Middle Ages?
In the Middle Ages the Church and the Kings were the only real patrons