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The Renaissance

The Renaissance Change & Revolution Spring Semester Mrs. Huff Origins of the Renaissance The Renaissance was based on the economic and social changes that took place at the end of the Medieval Era. Many of the origins can be traced to a reaction to the Black Death.

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The Renaissance

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  1. The Renaissance Change & Revolution Spring Semester Mrs. Huff

  2. Origins of the Renaissance • The Renaissance was based on the economic and social changes that took place at the end of the Medieval Era. • Many of the origins can be traced to a reaction to the Black Death.

  3. Artistic Styles of the Renaissance • Painting • Fresco ~ A painting directly painted over a fresh surface (usually plaster). These are very delicate as they are prone to “flaking” off. • Sculpture • Architecture • Metalwork and/or wood cuts Working on a fresco

  4. ** Sofinisba Anguissola ** • One of the first women to gain international recognition as a painter. • Known for her portraits. • Also appeared to have assisted other male artists, even Michelangelo. Portrait of Phillip II ~ 1573

  5. Giovanni Boccaccio • Known for his key work Decameron. • This described the city of Florence during the Black Death.

  6. Sandro Botticelli • Famous painter of Florence • Worked for the Medici Family • Only left Florence to assist in the painting of the Sistine Chapel Adoration of the Magi ~ 1470-75

  7. The Birth of Venus 1485-86

  8. Pieter Brueghel the Elder The Tower of Babel • Greatest of the Flemish painters. (Meaning he was from Flanders.) • Paintings focused on peasant life, the countryside and festivals. Children’s Games

  9. Filippo Brunelleschi • Most famous for the “Duomo” (Dome at the Church of St. Maria del Fiore) in Florence • This work formed the basis for Renaissance architecture.

  10. Baldassare Castiglione • Most famous for his Book of the Courtier. • This emphasized the importance of retaining one’s composure and self-control under all circumstances.

  11. Benvenuto Cellini • * Famous Florentine known for his work as a sculptor and goldsmith. • * Frequently ran into trouble with the law and labeled a “hooligan.” • * Most famous for his “Salt cellar.”

  12. Leonardo da Vinci Mona Lisa • The ultimate “Renaissance Man.” • Most famous for his work of the “Mona Lisa.” • Also known for his “The Last Supper.” The Last Supper

  13. Sketches

  14. Donatello • Created the first free-standing sculpture since the Roman Empire • “David” ~ one in bronze, one in marble • Got his start as a sculptor working for Ghiberti on the Baptistry doors.

  15. Albrecht Dürer • A German influenced by the Northern Renaissance • Famous for his portraits, woodcuts, altar pieces,copper engravings and using illustrations in books St. Anne with the Virgin and Child

  16. Desiderius Erasmus • Dutch scholar – “Humanist” • Intellectual father of the Reformation – very critical of the Catholic Church • Key work “Praise of Folly”

  17. Florence, Italy • Birthplace of the Renaissance • Ruled by an oligarchy “ The Medici” – a powerful and wealthy family that ruled for several hundred years • Florence is known for its art, architecture, bridges, jewelry and fabulous culture

  18. Lorenzo Ghiberti • Famous sculptor, painter and goldsmith • Won a contest to design the doors of the Baptistry in Florence • Many younger sculptors studied under Ghiberti during this project

  19. Giotto di Bondone “Giotto” • Florentine sculptor, painter and architect • Most known for his painting of the Adoration of the Magi • Also for his sculpture work on the Bell Tower at the Cathedral in Florence Adoration of the Magi Bell Tower in .Florence

  20. Johannes Gutenberg • Inventor of the printing press – used movable wooden or metal letters • In 1452 the first Gutenberg Bible was published • This led to a rebirth of interest in the classics and in learning in general.

  21. Hans Holbein the Younger • German painter famous for his portraits. • Some of his subjects were Henry VIII (seen to the right) Erasmus and Sir Thomas More.

  22. Niccolo Machiavelli • Famous Renaissance writer • Wrote many books discussing political philosophies. His key work was The Prince. • In it, he tried to win favor with the Medici by describing their effective system of rule. Unfortunately, they didn’t like it – and when they were kicked out of Florence, the public thought he was too much like them and did not elect him.

  23. Masaccio • First great painter of the Italian Renaissance • Utilized scientific perspective • He was labeled a “realist” and used shadow and light to create interesting effects. The Tribute Money

  24. Michelangelo Buonarotti • Known for his famous paintings, but his true love was sculpting. • His most famous sculptures include: “The” David and The Pieta. • Among his most famous paintings is the Sistine Chapel. “The” David (slightly modified)

  25. The Pieta Scenes from the Sistine Chapel

  26. Sir Thomas More • English Renaissance author and Catholic martyr. • Popular for his most famous book Utopia. • Utopia literally translates to “nowhere” but attempts to describe the perfect place.

  27. Francesco Petrarch • Father of Humanism • Writer of poetry and sonnets that focused on the study of classical education

  28. ** Giovanni Pico della Mirandola ** ~ “Pico” • Italian thinker of the Renaissance • Most known for his “Oration on the Dignity of Man” which analyzed human nature

  29. Raphael Sanzio • Renaissance painter noted for his harmony of color and composition • Most famous pieces include “The School of Athens” and “Marriage of the Virgin.” • He studied the teachings of both Michelangelo and da Vinci.

  30. William Shakespeare • Epitome of the expert Renaissance writer • Uses poetry and drama to convey emotion and personality • Style has remained unmatched by any more “modern” writers • Examples: Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Othello, etc.

  31. The Humanists • That movement of thinking that influenced the Renaissance by encouraging people to study the classics of Greece and Rome. • More common in the Northern part of Europe where the Renaissance was more religious.

  32. The Medici Family • “Godfathers of the Renaissance” • Powerful family of despotic rulers that ruled Florence for several hundred years. • Most famous = Cosimo and Lorenzo the Magnificent.

  33. ** Titian ** • Greatest Venetian painter of the Renaissance. • Known for his use of rich color. Assumption of the Virgin Mary

  34. Van Eyck Brothers • The Van Eyck brothers (Hubert and Jan) were Flemish and some of the best that the Northern Renaissance had to offer. • They were known for their religious pieces and the use of extreme detail which create an element of realism. Altar piece at Ghent

  35. Venice, Italy • Commercial capital of Italy during the Renaissance. • Strategic location which made it very suitable for trade.

  36. The End! Thank you for your attention ~ Now, get studying!!

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