1. The Achievements of the Masters
Leonardo da Vinci: superb master of line, pioneer of sfumato, inventor, naturalist, and painter of the soul’s intent.
Raffaelo Sanzio(a.k.a Raphael): younger master painter who incorporated elements of Leonardo and Michelangelo into his own unique style.
Michelangelo Buonarroti: master of sculpture, also excellent painter and architect, the man in demand.
Bramante: major architect who favored classical buildings rejuvenated the central-plan design.
Venetian masters
Bellini, Giorgione, Titian
Palladio (architecture) 1 1

2. LEONARDO
Examine the “unified representation of objects in an atmospheric setting” – a groundbreaking achievement of Leonardo.
Examine the Mona Lisa as a convincing representation of a real person.

3. MICHELANGELO Study Michelangelo’s Pieta and its significant features
Examine the formal references to classical antiquity in Michelangelo’s David.
Examine Michelangelo’s humanistic interpretation of the Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings, especially in the Creation of Adam.
Realize the popularity and longevity of Michelangelo resulted in his involvement in many other projects often simultaneously
Notice differences in the mature work of Michelangelo 3 3

4. RAPHAEL
Trained in Umbria by Perugino (Christ Delivering the Keys the Kingdom to Saint Peter)
Famous for paintings of the Madonna and Child
Young master moved to Rome; influenced by Bramante
Absorbed elements of the work of Leonardo and Michelangelo to create his own unique style
Talented, popular, and beloved artist who died young (entombed in the Pantheon) 4 4

5. BRAMANTE Examine the achievements of Donato Bramante
Innovative central-plan designs based on classical sources
Influence of tholoi and Roman circular temples
Beginning of new St. Peter’s in Rome 5 5