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Medieval & Renaissance
Comparison
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Medieval & Renaissance Compared Art
1. No expressions on faces 2. Stiff and unrealistic poses Renaissance 1. Faces are filled with emotion and expression 2. Human poses are lifelike and realistic
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Medieval & Renaissance Compared Art
European art was the property of the Church – often religious themes Tempura paints were used – dried too quickly to correct mistakes Renaissance Artists take credit for their work and become famous Oil paints were used – lets artists work slowly, create new colors, and obtain more lifelike effects
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Medieval & Renaissance Compared Art
The Church forbids displaying the naked human body There is no balance, proportion, or perspective – pictures are “flat” and two dimensional Renaissance Like the Greeks and Romans, artists study anatomy to portray humans realistically Artists create proportion with the illusion of depth and distance on the flat surface
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Medieval & Renaissance Compared Thought
Life on earth is preparation for the afterlife Renaissance Life on earth should be lived to the fullest
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Medieval & Renaissance Compared Thought
The Church has all authority and power Individuals should not seek to stand out Renaissance Tradition becomes less important and individuals become empowered Appreciation of unique individual Renaissance characteristics
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Examples of Medieval Artwork
Renaissance Artwork Raphael: The Nymph Galatea Medieval Artwork
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Medieval vs. Renaissance Art
Can You Tell The Difference?
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The Arnolfini Marriage
Renaissance
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Medieval - Tapestry
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Leonardo da Vinci: The Last Supper
Renaissance
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Medieval
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Medieval Mosaics
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Medieval
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Jacopo Pontormo: The Virgin With Child, St. Joseph, and St
Jacopo Pontormo: The Virgin With Child, St. Joseph, and St. John the Baptist R E N A I S C
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Leonardo da Vinci: Mona Lisa 1503-1506
Renaissance
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Pieta Renaissance - Michelangelo
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Cimabue Maesta Middle Ages 1280
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School of Athens by Rafael 1509-1511
I SSA N CE
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Now…try to be mature!
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Michelangelo: David
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