Art in the Renaissance

Art in the Renaissance

March 25

For Today:

• How are we feeling?

• Who are you rooting for in the March Madness tournament?

• We will have a drawing activity

• Students will be able to reflect the changes in European society during the Renaissance by creating a picture that shows these changes.

  
  

Multiple Select

What are some changes that we have seen from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance?

• Changing from religious to secular ideas

• Urbanization

• Churches grew larger

• Classical education

• Large farms

How did Renaissance art reflect changes in European society?

A new style of art

Medieval Art vs. Renaissance Art

Vocab:

naturalism: a trend in art that focuses on the natural, visible world rather than the spiritual world

realism: an artistic trend to portray subject matter in an accurate and lifelike manner

Perspective: an artistic technique used to give an illusion of space and depth

Open Ended

How were the art styles from the Renaissance different from Middle Age art?

Purpose for Art Changes

Classical Influences

• Artwork and architecture of the Renaissance often incorporated:

• classical architecture

• classical mythology

• classical sculpture

Open Ended

What are some Renaissance themes, subjects, or appearances do you see in this painting?

How did Renaissance art reflect changes in European society?

The High Renaissance

The High Renaissance

• The High Renaissance was a time of great artistic achievement

• It lasted about 40 years (1490-1527)

• It was centered in Rome, Italy

• Many of the most famous works of the Renaissance were created during this time

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

• Was considered the ideal "Renaissance man" -- a well rounded, educated individual

• Explored painting, sculpture, engineering, music, and botany

• Imagine inventions that were ahead of his time

Flying Machine

The Last Supper

Mona Lisa

Multiple Choice

Why was Leonardo da Vinci considered a "Renaissance Man"?

• He was a politician

• He was very religious

• He was a well-rounded, educated person

• He was liked by everybody

Michelangelo (1475-1564)

• Was considered the greatest artist of his time

• Is famous for his lifelike representations of the human body

• Is known for his paintings and sculptures

• Pained the inside of the Sistine Chapel, located in Vatican City

Impact of the High Renaissance

Now let's make our Renaissance art!!

• You will be creating a picture that will represent changes from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance!

• These changes can include: Urbanization, Secular ideas, Classical ideas, City-states, Perspective, Realism, Naturalism, or others that you would like to do (check with me)

• Try to use a Renaissance art style that shows perspective and realism (I am not worried about the quality of art)

• Have fun with it and be creative!

Let's Share What You Created!!!

Which change in European society does your drawing represent?

Looking Ahead to our Next Meeting

We will continue on the Renaissance to the Northern Renaissance!!