1. The Renaissance Part 1 AD

2. What do you know? Skim through pages 471-500.
Write down anything you recognize or that looks familiar to you from this chapter on your notes packet.
Could be paintings, people, locations.
You have 2 minutes!

4. Things to Remember Where did the Renaissance begin?
How did people of the Renaissance change their way of thinking / who did they stop believing in?
What is a patron?

5. WHAT IS IT??? The word renaissance is French for “rebirth”.
What was reborn?
Greek and Roman art and ideas were rediscovered, studied, and used by people of the Renaissance.
A revival of classical culture, artistic creativity and learning
Classical Culture = Culture of Greece and Rome

6. The Renaissance The Middle Ages brought war and the plague to Europe
Millions of people were killed because of this
Those that survived wanted to celebrate human life
They began to question institutions that were unable to prevent war and death
This included government and the church

7. The Renaissance brought many changes to Europe:
Middle Ages
Renaissance
People moved from the countryside to towns.
was a more worldly age
art focused on nature and humans
Learning focused on Greek and Roman classics
People lived in the country side
Life was dominated by religious beliefs and fears of eternal punishment.
church dominated art
learning focused on religion and the relationship between man and God

8. Italy- The Birthplace
The Renaissance began in Italy about 1300AD, nearly 200 years before the rest of Europe. then spread northward to Netherlands, Germany, France and England

9. WHY DID IT START IN ITALY???
Italy had:
Urban centers like Venice, Genoa, and Florence
People exchange ideas in cities
Rest of Europe is still rural
Merchants (business people) who were the wealthiest and most powerful class in each city-state.
Earned money from industries like banking
Used money to support and encourage the arts!

10. PATRONS
= Individuals, families, or organizations that financially support the Arts. For Example:
De Medici Family
Roman Catholic Church
Wealthy individuals
Because they pay, they have control over what is created!

11. YOUR TURN
In your notes, you have a map of Europe. Label the following using page A12 in your books:
Italy, Germany, France, Spain, England, Netherlands, Mediterranean Sea.
***You have 3 minutes to do this***

12. The Old, Middle Ages Way People proved their devotion to God by:
Dark Ages: Thought to be “dark” & “ignorant” times
People proved their devotion to God by:
living very poorly
wearing rough clothing
eating simple, plain foods
Uneducated people used vernacular = local language
Church architecture = main focus
none given to everyday architecture. ie homes, stores, town halls.
Few advances in science
Greek and Roman texts were only studied to make them agree with Church teaching

13. THE NEW RENAISSANCE WAY
Humanists: Renaissance scholars who studied the Classics = Greek & Roman texts
Studied Greek values
Continued the traditions of ancient Greece & Rome in painting, sculpture, and architecture
Focus on human potential
Be devoted to God & enjoy life

14. THE NEW RENAISSANCE WAY
Invention of the printing press made information widely available
Creates emphasis on learning and new developments
Published laws so now more people know their rights
People begin to question religious and government authority

15. THE NEW RENAISSANCE WAY
Art can be both secular (non religious) and religious
Paintings of people and landscapes are more lifelike and detailed
New oil paint made colors brighter and more vivid
Portrait Painting and Autobiographies are VERY common
Use of vernacular in literature

16. Your Turn…
List three ways the Renaissance was different from the Middle Ages

17. Masaccio's Holy Trinity 1425
PERSPECTIVE
Artistic technique that creates the appearance of three dimensions on a flat surface
Masaccio's Holy Trinity 1425

18. Perspective V

19. Perspective Drawing
We will take it step by step…you will create a drawing in 1 point perspective!

20. Step #1………
Using your paper the long way, USING A PENCIL, draw a line horizontally about ½ way down the paper:

21. Step #2………
We’ll start with 1 point perspective…draw 1 vanishing point.

22. Step #3…….lines…all go to either the vanishing point or vertically.
Add houses, keeping the lines vertical or aimed at the vanishing point.
Step #3…….lines…all go to either the vanishing point or vertically.