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Renaissance Art

Renaissance Art. I. Renaissance Italy. In Italy, the value and interests of the laity were no longer subordinated to the interests of the clergy People began to appreciate and even glorify the: a) secular world b) secular learning c) purely human pursuits

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Renaissance Art

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  1. Renaissance Art

  2. I. Renaissance Italy • In Italy, the value and interests of the laity were no longer subordinated to the interests of the clergy • People began to appreciate and even glorify the: a) secular world b) secular learning c) purely human pursuits All as and ends to themselves.

  3. II. Medieval Art • Placed basically no emphasis on realism & detail • Not focused on the natural world & human emotions • Medieval artists painted flat, 2-dimensional, out of proportion 4. Subjects were primarily religious icons, wars 5. The art often served a greater purpose: - glorifying God or the Church, but - did not glorify the artist 6. Colors used were often drab

  4. III. Patrons of Renaissance Art • The artists were not independent contractors who produced work for themselves or the public. • They received commissions from: a) Church b) guilds c) wealthy families • Patrons appreciated the beauty of art, but also recognized that art could be visible symbols of power and their wealth. • Patrons used art as a way of displaying their and promoting their fame.

  5. IV. Renaissance Art • Renaissance artists + new technical skills • Chiaroscuro – use of shading to enhance naturalness - creates the illusion of volume - people in paintings seemed to occupy real space • Linear Perspective - created a vanishing point - three dimensional - depth!!!

  6. Pyramid configuration - medieval art featured flat, rigid figures arranged in a horizontal line - artists used 3-dimensional pyramid configurations to create balance

  7. Classical forms and Christian subjects a) inspired by their study of Greek & Roman statues b) they did NOT abandon Christian themes and subjects • Wood and frescos no longer the only medium • Canvas became the choice of paint medium • Paint use of bright colors • Beautiful human bodies • Nudes used in both secular & religious paintings

  8. Test Tip • You do NOT need to memorize a long list of Renaissance artists and their works of art. • Instead,focus on key masterpieces that illustrate Renaissance ideals and the impact of humanism.

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