Jene A Modern Renaissance Museum

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The School of Athens By: Raphael Raphael, as he was called, RaffaeloSanzio finished this painting in 1509. Raphael was considered the second Leonardo, mostly because of his painting skills and his studies to also become a scholar. This painting was an immediate success during the Renaissance. Click Here for Information About the Painting Help Credits Back

The School of Athens • Scene occurs during classical times (clothes and architecture are of those at the time) • Includes ancient thinkers, philosophers, and scientists in the painting (himself, Leonardo, Michelangelo, many others) • Every person represents a subject that they have mastered (astronomy, arithmetic, geometry, music, grammar) • Plato and Aristotle are in the center debating • Building was inspired by classical Roman styles (big dome) • This painting was universally accepted • It was dedicated to liberal arts Help Credits Back

The Unicorn in Captivity By:Unknown This piece of art is the most famous out of the set of seven unicorn tapestries. It was originally called The Hunt of the Unicorn. It was woven in wool, silk, and metallic threads. The creator is unknown. Click Here for Information About the Art Help Credits Back

The Unicorn in Captivity • The Tapestries were made with 3 dye plants (yellow, red, blue) and the colors are still vibrant and haven’t faded • They link to marriage, as well as the life, death, and resurrection of Christ • Over 100 plants (symbols) • The many different plants symbolize different things (longevity, health, children, future) • Every plant was detailed (85 of them have been identified) • The Tapestries are now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art • Plants were used for medical cures Help Credits Back

Ginerva By: Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo was born in 1452 and was known for other paintings such as The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. He spent a lot of time studying in other fields besides art and became known as a scholar. He even dissected human corpses to study anatomy. He also was known for his inventions. Click Here for Information About the Painting Help Credits Back

Ginerva • The leaves behind her are Juniper leaves (they relate to her name) • Back round has trees, a pond, and in the distance a town • Contrast between strokes used for Ginerva and the landscape (her skin is shown through her clothes) • Her cheeks and lips were painted delicately (da Vinci strived for perfection when it came to human features) • Strokes are used in an overlapping, yet gentile, way to portray smoothness of her skin • Shadows are correct (da Vinci also studied light and shadows, as he wanted his works to be perfect in every way) • Every detail is painted finely Help Credits Back

The Arnolfini Wedding By: Jan van Eyck Jan van Eyck was a Flemish painter who favored portraying townspeople and religious scenes. He was asked to paint this as a witness of a wedding between the Giovanni’s. He used rich detail, realism and developed oil paints. Click Here for Information About the Painting Help Credits Back

The Arnolfini Wedding • Paintings like these were the ‘Wedding Certificates’ during the time • Arnolfini dressed in dark robes, indicating that he was high in the courts • His feet are bare • The scene takes place in Giovanna’s bedroom (where she would live) • The chandelier has only one candle that remains lit, symbolizing single marriage • The dog at Giovanna’s feet represents fidelity • The mirror in the painting was placed there to show van Eych’s painting skills (the painting was distorted correctly as if a mirror actually was there) • He signs the wall “Jan van Eych was here” Help Credits Back

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Hamlet By: William Shakespeare The story of Hamlet was based on how people acted in real life. Hamlet shows greed, hatred, and the idea of revenge. In the plot, Hamlet kills his own uncle (in belief that he had killed his father). Hamlet also shows how people take action without thinking, and it can end in a disastrous way. Click Here to Read About the Author Help Back Credits

William Shakespeare Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford. He was an English poet, playwright, and a player. He is credited with over 40 plays including Romeo and Juliet. He impacted the world of literature, art, theatre, and later film. He was one of the most influential people in the Renaissance. He wrote many comedies and tragedies that appealed to his audience. He was found dead in April 1616. Help Back Credits

The Prince By: Niccolo Machiavelli This book was very controversial to the people of the Renaissance. It said that rulers should never listen to their people and that it was good if their people feared them. Despite being written in 1513, the book was not published until after the death of Machiavelli. The book changed the meaning of virtue to something positive and negative. Click for Information About the Author Help Back Credits

Niccolo Machiavelli Niccolo Machiavelli was born on May 3, 1469 in Florence Italy. He was catholic and yet a humanist. He had such an influence on people that his supporters were referred to as ‘Machiavellians.’ He was a politician and writer in Florence. After The Prince was published, many people were no longer in favor of him. He had raised such an issue to the public. He died on June 21, 1527. Help Back Credits

The Book of the Courtier By: Baldassare Castiglione This book proposed how a real gentleman should act. One should know a little about everything; sports, education, military arts, music, nobility. This book also states that men and women are equal. The book was based on and implied to the Courts during Castiglione’s time. It was written in 1514 and published in 1528. After the invention of the Printing Press the book was easily translated and in different languages. This book changed the people’s perspective on how their Courtier should act. Click for Information About the Author Help Back Credits

Baldassare Castiglione Baldassare Castiglione was an Italian Humanist during the Renaissance . He also built his reputation as a fine diplomat and writer. He was born on December 6, 1478 in Casanatico, Italy. He died in February 2, 1529 in Toledo, Spain of old age and natural causes. Help Back Credits

Our Architecture Wing is fully dedicated to Filippo Brunelleschi. Architecture Wing Help Credits Main Hall

The Church of San Spirito The Church of San Spirito was built from 1434 to 1482. It was a replacement for another church, which was burned down. At first, people considered the church to be a copy of the church of San Lorenzo, but it was a rumor. It once again contained a dome, and it has a bell tower which was designed by Bacciod’Agnolo. The interior was considered to be truly fine, with the luxury of the broad aisles. The interior hallways are supported by arches and classical Corinthian columns. The inside is also decorated with many framed works by artists such as Rosselli, Ghirlandio, and Lippi. This was considered Brunelleschi’s last great piece of work, however he died before its completion and the job was taken over by Antonio Manetti and others. Click Here to Read About The Architect Help Back Credits

The Pazzi Chapel The Pazzi Chapel is located in Florence, Italy and was built from 1429 until 1461. It was dedicated to the Pazzi family and was decorated by Luca dellaRobbia. The chapel was built of mostly grey and white stones, which gives the area a serene atmosphere. Brunelleschi included his signature dome and this building was later considered a ‘Masterpiece’ because of its perfect dome. Click Here to Read About The Architect Help Back Credits

The Cathedral of Florence The Cathedral was built from 1296 to 1436 and was begun by Arnolfo di Cambio. It’s official name is Santa Maria del Fiore, meaning Saint Mary of the Flower. It reflects the classical Greek architecture, and set a future of Mediterranean/Goth styles. The dome is designed with two layers, an inner shell and an outer protective coat. It is unique in the fact that its makeup is of horizontal layers that can resist outward thrust and maintains structural perfection. It was different then any other cathedral. It is still visited to this day by millions of people per year. The interior paintings were by many artists including Michelangelo, Luca dellaRobbia, Nanni di Banco, and Lorenzo Ghiberti. Click Here to Read About The Architect Help Back Credits

Filippo Brunelleschi Filippo Brunelleschi was considered to be the “Greatest Architect of the Italian Renaissance. He was born in Florence, Italy in 1377. He was at first a goldsmith but when he discovered a passion for math and architecture he began his new occupation. He befriended a sculptor, Donatello, and studied architecture in Rome. He was hailed as the man who “renewed Roman masonry work” as he brought back many classical Roman styles. He died in 1446 and was buried under the Cathedral of Florence. Help Back Credits

Resources http://www.all-art.org/world_literature/machiavelli1.htm http://www.philosophypages.com/ph/macv.htm http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/machiavellibio.html http://www.biography.com/articles/Niccol%C3%B2-Machiavelli-9392446 http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/castigli.htm http://www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance/castiglione.html http://www.nndb.com/people/351/000095066/ http://www.fact-index.com/b/ba/baldassare_castiglione.html http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/albertini2.html http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Unicorn/unicorn_inside.htm http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=4&hid=9&sid=d2a8809b-e812-4f2c-99e3-b1689e267d05%40sessionmgr11&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=lfh&AN=25973193 http://www.shakespeare-literature.com/l_biography.html www.yesnet.yk.ca/schools/projects/renaissance/brunelleschi www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Pazzi_Chape.html www.firenzeviva.com/Santa_Croce/pazzi_chapel www.yourwaytoflorence.com/db/chiese/spirito Help Main Hall Art Wing Lit Wing Arch Wing

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