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Renaissance Art
Renaissance Art
Samples of the works
that created a rebirth of Art
in Italy and Europe.
Renaissance Art
Evident Characteristics:
Renaissance Art
Evident Characteristics:
Mathematical Applications – Perspective
Renaissance Art
Evident Characteristics:
Mathematical Applications – Perspective
Love of Nature
Renaissance Art
Evident Characteristics:
Mathematical Applications – Perspective
Love of Nature
Love of the Classics, including the Bible
Renaissance Art
Evident Characteristics:
Mathematical Applications – Perspective
Love of Nature
Love of the Classics, including the Bible
Love of Youth
Renaissance Art
Evident Characteristics:
Mathematical Applications – Perspective
Love of Nature
Love of the Classics, including the Bible
Love of Youth
Study of Anatomy
Fiorenza
Birthplace of the Renaissance
Massacchio
• 1401 - 1428
• The “Father of Florentine Painting”
• Introduced
Massacchio
• 1401 - 1428
• The “Father of Florentine Painting”
• Introduced
– Perspective
Massacchio
• 1401 - 1428
• The “Father of Florentine Painting”
• Introduced
– Perspective
– Chiaroscuro
Massacchio
• 1401 - 1428
• The “Father of Florentine Painting”
• Introduced
– Perspective
– Chiaroscuro
– Classical Studies
Massacchio
• 1401 - 1428
• The “Father of Florentine Painting”
• Introduced
– Perspective
– Chiaroscuro
– Classical Studies
– Use of Mathematics in Designs
“Tribute Money”
Filippo Brunelleschi
• 1377 – 1446
Filippo Brunelleschi
• 1377 – 1446
• Studied Classical forms and ideas
Filippo Brunelleschi
• 1377 – 1446
• Studied Classical forms and ideas
• Used perspective in architecture
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1377 – 1446
Studied Classical forms and ideas
Used perspective in architecture
Loved mathematical applications
Filippo Brunelleschi
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1377 – 1446
Studied Classical forms and ideas
Used perspective in architecture
Loved mathematical applications
Used the above ideas in creating the two
octagonal vaults that make up the Dome of
the church of Santa Maria del Fiore
Il Duomo
Il Duomo
Lorenzo Ghiberti
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1378 – 1455
Influence of Humanist ideas
Worked with Brunelleschi
Applied for contract to create the 2nd and 3rd
sets of Baptistry doors for the church of
Santa Maria del Fiore
Gates of Paradise
Lorenzo Ghiberti
Donatello
• 1386 – 1466
• Student of Ghiberti
• Learned about the importance of the
classics from Massacchio
• Primarily interested in sculpture
David
Andrea del Verrocchio
• 1435 – 1488
• Ran an important school, in which many
famous Renaissance artists studied.
• Was awarded many important projects,
many of which were partially done by his
students.
The Annointment of Jesus
Sandro Botticelli
• 1445 – 1510
• Apprentice to Verrocchio
• Very popular with society – a commercial
success
• Lots of allegorical work
La Primavera
The Three Graces ~ by Raphael
La Primavera
The Birth of Venus
Leonardo daVinci
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1452-1519
Apprentice to Verrocchio until c.1478
Many “unfinished” works of art
Service to Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan
Service to Cesare Borgia, Duke of Romagna
Service to King Louis XII of France (Milan)
Leonardo daVinci
• Innovations:
– “Atmospheric” backgrounds with much
scenery
– Stylistic groupings of figures
– Emotional, evocative characters
– Sfumato – Hazy transitions between colors
– Chiaroscuro – Use of light and shading to
create depth
– Detailed use of anatomy and mechanical
knowledge
– Knowledge of classical styles and principles
Leonardo daVinci
• Innovations:
– Scientific Knowledge – Precise observations,
detailed notes and drawings, Mirror script
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Circulation of Blood (Capillary Action)
Eye Function
Tidal Action
Continent Formation
Fossil Studies
Hydraulic studies
Canalization of Rivers
Underwater Diving Suit
Helicopters, Tanks, Planes, Weapons, etc.
The Vitruvian Man
La Gioconda
(Mona Lisa)
The Last Supper
Self-Portrait
Albrecht Dürer
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1471 – 1528
German influence in art
Humanistic & Experimental
Development of Woodcut art
Dramatic visions
Michelangelo Buonarotti
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1475 – 1564
Apprentice to Ghirlandaio
Excellent painter and sculptor
Sculpted the image he perceived “inside the
marble” he was using
• Known for larger-than-life-size works
The Sistine Chapel
“The Creation”
“The Expulsion”
David
David (Close-up)
The Pieta
Raphael de Santi
• 1483 – 1520
• Worked on paintings in the Sistine Chapel
• Fascinated with depicting the Madonna
“School of Athens”
The “Sistine Madonna”
The “Alba Madonna”
The “Garvagh Madonna”
The Madonna of the Chair
Renaissance Art
Evident Characteristics:
Mathematical Applications – Perspective
Love of Nature
Love of the Classics, including the Bible
Love of Youth
Study of Anatomy
Renaissance Art
Remains the standard for perfection
in subject, style, and execution of
painting.