3 Features of Renaissance•Rebirth of Greco-Roman culture– idealization of Ancient Greek and

Roman culture •Perfecting the individual–Idealizing humanity

•Secularism –Emphasis on non-religious rather than

religious

The Early Artistic Renaissance• Early Renaissance (Early 1400s)

– Imitation of nature primary goal– Human beings became the focus of attention– Perspective- mathematical side of painting

• show 3 dimensional human figures, geometry– Movement and Anatomical Structure

• Realistic portrayal of the human nude

– Masaccio (1401 – 1428)- firsts masterpieces of early Renaissance• Tribute Money- illustrated biblical story of Jesus’ confrontation by a tax collector.• Figures are more realistic, as is their relationship to the background

The Early Renaissance• Donato di Donatello (1386 – 1466)

– David– First life sized, freestanding bronze nude– Celebrated Florentine heroism over

Milanese in 1428.– Illustrates simplicity and strength to

represent the dignity of humanity

Reflects…– Individualism- investigates anatomoical

structure of man as well as idealized men– interest in Greco-Roman culture (modeled

after nude statues of antiquity)

The Early Renaissance• Filippo Brunelleschi (1377 – 1446)

– Sponsored by the Medici– Architect – Dome of the Duomo (left) & Church of San Lorenzo (right)Reflects…– interest in Greco-Roman culture (modeled after architecture of

antiquity)

The Early Artistic Renaissance

• Botticelli, Primavera (1445-1510)– Lorenzo the Magnificent de’Medici was a patron of Botticelli– Setting of painting in garden of Venus, the goddess of love– Less realistic than Earlier Renaissance paintings– Reflects…

interest in Greco-Roman culture & secularism

The High Artistic Renaissance • High Renaissance (1480-1527

at the sacking of Rome)• Cultural Center moved from

Florence to Rome• Focus on idealistic portrayal

over realistic form

3 Giants: – Leonardo da Vinci – Raphael– Michelangelo

High Artistic Renaissance

• Leonardo da Vinci (1452 – 1519)– Last Supper– 3 dimensional subjects– Figures are idealized to show each apostle’s personality and

relationship to Jesus– Reflects?...

• Perfecting the Individual: Humanism-Depicts god as a human, symbolizing the perfection of man

High Artistic Renaissance• Raphael (1483 – 1520)

– School of Athens- shows imaginary gathering of ancient philosophers

Reflects: 1) Greco-Roman culture- Classic architecture, depicts Aristotle, Plato, Ptolemy, and Pythagoras2) Idealization of the individual- emphasizing the greatness of humans such as Plato3) Secularization- idealizes intellectuals, not religious figures

High Artistic Renaissance

• Michelangelo (1475 – 1564)– Painter, sculptor, architect – The Sistine Chapel- depicts

the fall of man from the 9 books of Genesis

High Artistic Renaissance- Michelangelo– Influenced by Neoplatonism

• Synthesis of Christianity and Plato• Hierarchy of substances: physical matter (plants) Humans God• Humans were the link between the physical world (body) and spiritual world (soul)

Reflects… Perfecting the Individual

Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel: “Creation of Adam”- well proportioned, muscular Adam reveals ideal human being meant to be a reflection of divine beauty (the more beautiful the body, the more god-like the figure)

David- 14 ft marble statue depicts the biblical hero David.

IP- which giant had the biggest influence on the renaissance? 1. Draw an artist’s name2. Research the accomplishments of your artist and write a

paragraph arguing why your artist is the most influential figure of the Renaissance

3. Be prepared to participate in a debate next class.

Meet to decide opening statement, then get to meet to for counter, meet for concluding statement

The Northern Artistic Renaissance

• Art remained more Gothic- Cathedrals, manuscripts, wooden panneling

• Great care at depicting each object- masters of rendering detail

• Jan van Eyck (c. 1380 – 1441)– Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride

• Albrecht Dürer (1471 – 1528)– Adoration of the Magi (alterpiece)

Challenge Question

• How did the Northern Renaissance differ from the Italian Renaissance (think, pair, share)

Music in the Renaissance– Guillaume Dufay

• Changed composition of the Mass • First to use secular tunes to replace Gregorian Chants• Composed a number of secular songs• Gregorian Chant Kyrie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6oM1iLJH6k&feature=related

• Dufay Kyrie- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLwMEBlBBB4

• Vergena Bella http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dG-NUaq2o4