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The Renaissance Artists 1450-1600

The Renaissance Artists 1450-1600. Equestrian Statue (detail), Leonardo da Vinci. General Renaissance Art Characteristics. The Renaissance period is where we see the first oil painting on canvas Paintings took on three dimensions through the use of shadow and light

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The Renaissance Artists 1450-1600

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  1. The Renaissance Artists 1450-1600 Equestrian Statue (detail), Leonardo da Vinci

  2. General Renaissance Art Characteristics • The Renaissance period is where we see the first oil painting on canvas • Paintings took on three dimensions through the use of shadow and light • Subjects included mythical and nature scenes, and religious icons in particular (Madonna and child, Christ, etc.) • Artists made sure to use realistic proportions (heads in relation to bodies, for example)

  3. This da Vinci sculpture, entitled Equestrian Statue,depicts Sforza, which means force in English. Many Renaissance sculptures depict images of strength.

  4. Botticelli Christ Crowned with Thorns

  5. Leonardo da Vinci Madonna and Child with Pomegranate The theme of Madonna and child was common in this era.

  6. Sistine Chapel Leonard da Vinci The painting on ceilings were called frescoes….painting on wet ,fresh plaster

  7. Donatello • Bust of Niccolo da Uzzano

  8. da Vinci Detail • Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

  9. Donatello • St. Rossore, gilded bronze sculpture

  10. Botticelli • The Birth of Venus

  11. Botticelli Adoration of the Magi 1470-75Tempera on panel, diameter 131,5 cmNational Gallery, London

  12. Da Vinci Mona Lisa is the most famous painting probably in history Is she smiling? Notice the skill the artist has used with the hands. Just as in the statue of David, the hands seem out of proportion to the body

  13. da Vinci Statue of David side view

  14. A censored version of the front view of Da Vinci’s David

  15. Giant Crossbow drawing to demonstrate one of his many drafts he would do before the actual painting This is also one of his many ideas for an invention

  16. da Vinci The Last Supper

  17. da Vinci • Head Study Sketches

  18. Raphael • The Alba Madonna

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