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3 Features of Renaissance

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)

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3 Features of Renaissance

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. The Early Renaissance • Donatodi 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)

  4. 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)

  5. The Early Artistic Renaissance • Botticelli, Primavera (1445-1510) • Lorenzo the Magnificent de’Mediciwas 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. High Artistic Renaissance • Raphael (1483 – 1520) • School of Athens- shows imaginary gathering of ancient philosophers Reflects: • Greco-Roman culture- Classic architecture, depicts Aristotle, Plato, Ptolemy, and Pythagoras • Idealization of the individual- emphasizing the greatness of humans such as Plato • Secularization- idealizes intellectuals, not religious figures

  9. High Artistic Renaissance • Michelangelo (1475 – 1564) • Painter, sculptor, architect • The Sistine Chapel- depicts the fall of man from the 9 books of Genesis

  10. 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.

  11. IP- which giant had the biggest influence on the renaissance? Draw an artist’s name Research the accomplishments of your artist and write a paragraph arguing why your artist is the most influential figure of the Renaissance 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

  12. The Northern Artistic Renaissance • Art remained more Gothic- Cathedrals, manuscripts, wooden panneling • Great care at depicting each object- masters of rendering detail

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

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

  15. Challenge Question • How did the Northern Renaissance differ from the Italian Renaissance (think, pair, share)

  16. 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

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