1. Renaissance Art and Artists World History

2. What is a “Renaissance” Renaissance literally means “Rebirth” New ideas about life are being brought forward Less of an emphasis on religion dictating one’s life and rule Names like Medici and Machiavelli associated with time Artwork and style altered Printing press introduced

3. Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519) Ideal “Renaissance Man” Inventor, artist, musician, sculptor, architect and many more Designed many things used today including a tank, airplane, calculator and repeating gun

4. The Last Supper (1498) The scene where Jesus announces one of his twelve Apostles will betray him. Oil paint on a dry wall – Not a true fresco (paint on wet plaster) Shown much deterioration Located at the Santa Maria delle Grazie (Our Lady of Grace) Church in Milan, Italy

5. Mona Lisa (La Gioconda) Lisa – The wife of a wealthy silk merchant –Francesco del Giocondo –He had it commissioned Mona – Short for Madonna –Ma Donna – “My Lady” No facial hair – Some considered it “unsightly” Probably the most studied and recognizable painting in the world

6. David (1504) - Michelangelo David just before his fight against Goliath 17 feet tall Statue was intended to be seen from below at a distance –Hands are too big –Neck is too big –Head is too big

7. Creation - Michelangelo Located at the Sistine Chapel in Italy Finished in 1512 Various frescos tell the stories of the Old Testament

9. La Pieta (1500) and The Last Judgment (1541) Last Judgement – Controversial due to number of nude figures Located at the Sistine Chapel La Pieta – The Virgin Mary holding the body of Christ

11. The Birth of Venus - Botticelli Shows Venus (Aphrodite) being born from the sea as a fully grown woman Scene is a fantasy as Venus’ body and stance are not physically possible