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Explore the flourishing arts scene during the Renaissance in Florence, where the Medici family played a major role as patrons. Discover the themes, techniques, and differences between Renaissance and medieval art. Get to know the legendary artists: Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello, and Raphael.
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The Renaissance Art and Artists
Where it all began City of Florence
2 trades of Florence: Banking & Textiles
Lorenzo Ruled Florence and were great patrons to the arts De Medici
Themes • -Celebration of human excellence! • -Balance between church and scientific reality. • -Revival of Greek and Roman achievements and ideals.
Medieval vs. Renaissance Art Renaissance • Religious and Human themes • Use of perspective and 3 dimensions • Earthly backgrounds • Praises the human form Medieval • Religious themes only • Use of flat, 2 dimensions • Heavenly backgrounds
Michelangelo • Considered the greatest Renaissance artist by many.
Michelangelo’s “Pieta”. Considered a masterpiece. (His first)
Stands 16 Ft. tall. • Expresses the Renaissance belief in human dignity and greatness.
Over 3 Years to complete (1508-1511) Over 9 paintings illustrating the creation , the story of Adam and the story of Noah. The “Sistine Chapel”
Centerpiece of the Sistine Chapel Creation of Adam
Perspective • Developed by Masaccio • Gave objects an appearance of distance.
Donatello • Wanted his sculptures to seem real and alive. • “Famous for his sculpture of David as well as heroic statues of men on horseback.
Leonardo • Scientist, Artist, Inventor and Engineer.
Raphael Most famous painting in the library was the “School of Athens”
So, an easy way to remember 4 of the great Renaissance artists to is to think of... LeonardoRaphaelDonatelloMichelangelo
Exit Slip • Who is the greatest? Michelangelo or Da Vinci and Why?