1. Renaissance Art

2. Samples of the works that created a rebirth of Art in Italy and Europe.

3. Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics:

4. Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective

5. Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective Love of Nature

6. Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective Love of Nature Love of the Classics, including the Bible

7. Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective Love of Nature Love of the Classics, including the Bible Love of Youth

8. Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective Love of Nature Love of the Classics, including the Bible Love of Youth Study of Anatomy

9. Fiorenza Birthplace of the Renaissance

10. Massacchio 1401 - 1428 The “Father of Florentine Painting” Introduced

11. Massacchio 1401 - 1428 The “Father of Florentine Painting” Introduced –Perspective

12. Massacchio 1401 - 1428 The “Father of Florentine Painting” Introduced –Perspective –Chiaroscuro

13. Massacchio 1401 - 1428 The “Father of Florentine Painting” Introduced –Perspective –Chiaroscuro –Classical Studies

14. Massacchio 1401 - 1428 The “Father of Florentine Painting” Introduced –Perspective –Chiaroscuro –Classical Studies –Use of Mathematics in Designs

15. “Tribute Money”

16. Filippo Brunelleschi 1377 – 1446

17. Filippo Brunelleschi 1377 – 1446 Studied Classical forms and ideas

18. Filippo Brunelleschi 1377 – 1446 Studied Classical forms and ideas Used perspective in architecture

19. Filippo Brunelleschi 1377 – 1446 Studied Classical forms and ideas Used perspective in architecture Loved mathematical applications

20. Filippo Brunelleschi 1377 – 1446 Studied Classical forms and ideas Used perspective in architecture Loved mathematical applications Used the above ideas in creating the two octagonal vaults that make up the Dome of the church of Santa Maria del Fiore

21. Il Duomo

24. Lorenzo Ghiberti 1378 – 1455 Influence of Humanist ideas Worked with Brunelleschi Applied for contract to create the 2 nd and 3 rd sets of Baptistry doors for the church of Santa Maria del Fiore

25. Gates of Paradise

26. Lorenzo Ghiberti

28. Donatello 1386 – 1466 Student of Ghiberti Learned about the importance of the classics from Massacchio Primarily interested in sculpture

29. David

30. Andrea del Verrocchio 1435 – 1488 Ran an important school, in which many famous Renaissance artists studied. Was awarded many important projects, many of which were partially done by his students.

31. The Annointment of Jesus

32. Sandro Botticelli 1445 – 1510 Apprentice to Verrocchio Very popular with society – a commercial success Lots of allegorical work

33. La Primavera

34. The Three Graces ~ by Raphael

35. La Primavera

36. The Birth of Venus

37. Leonardo daVinci 1452-1519 Apprentice to Verrocchio until c.1478 Many “unfinished” works of art Service to Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan Service to Cesare Borgia, Duke of Romagna Service to King Louis XII of France (Milan)

38. Leonardo daVinci Innovations: –“Atmospheric” backgrounds with much scenery –Stylistic groupings of figures –Emotional, evocative characters –Sfumato – Hazy transitions between colors –Chiaroscuro – Use of light and shading to create depth –Detailed use of anatomy and mechanical knowledge –Knowledge of classical styles and principles

39. Leonardo daVinci Innovations: –Scientific Knowledge – Precise observations, detailed notes and drawings, Mirror script Circulation of Blood (Capillary Action) Eye Function Tidal Action Continent Formation Fossil Studies Hydraulic studies Canalization of Rivers Underwater Diving Suit Helicopters, Tanks, Planes, Weapons, etc.

40. The Vitruvian Man

41. La Gioconda (Mona Lisa)

42. The Last Supper

43. Self-Portrait

44. Albrecht Dürer 1471 – 1528 German influence in art Humanistic & Experimental Development of Woodcut art Dramatic visions

46. Michelangelo Buonarotti 1475 – 1564 Apprentice to Ghirlandaio Excellent painter and sculptor Sculpted the image he perceived “inside the marble” he was using Known for larger-than-life-size works

47. The Sistine Chapel

48. “The Creation”

49. “The Expulsion”

50. David

51. David (Close-up)

53. The Pieta

54. Raphael de Santi 1483 – 1520 Worked on paintings in the Sistine Chapel Fascinated with depicting the Madonna

55. “School of Athens”

56. The “Sistine Madonna”

57. The “Alba Madonna”

58. The “Garvagh Madonna”

59. The Madonna of the Chair

60. Renaissance Art Evident Characteristics: Mathematical Applications – Perspective Love of Nature Love of the Classics, including the Bible Love of Youth Study of Anatomy

61. Renaissance Art Remains the standard for perfection in subject, style, and execution of painting.