In what ways was the Renaissance both a rebirth and a great leap forward in the

arts?1. Find a piece of Renaissance art that you are

drawn to and try to sketch/recreate ONE aspect of it. Be as accurate as possible – this is how many of the Renaissance artists perfected their techniques.

2. On the back of your sketch write a paragraph describing what qualities/characteristics make your artwork a product of the Renaissance.

Renaissance Art

Renaissance = ``rebirth'‘ of Classical (Greek and Roman) art, architecture, and philosophy from the 1300s-1500s

Renaissance = ``rebirth'‘ of Classical (Greek and Roman) art, architecture, and philosophy from the 1300s-1500s

Lorenzo Medici

Medici Palace = RICH!!!

M.A. Art

• Religious• 2D Flat, unrealistic

Foreshortening –portraying an object with the apparent shortening due to visual perspective.

Foreshortening –portraying an object with the apparent shortening due to visual perspective.

Foreshortening

Lamentation of the Dead Christ

• Use of unusual vantage points

Which has perspective?

Symmetry – correct

proportion of body parts & grouping of

figures so that they are the

same on both sides.

Symmetry – correct

proportion of body parts & grouping of

figures so that they are the

same on both sides.

Contrapposto – (counterpoise) depict human form in a non-symmetrical, relaxed stance that appears realistic

Contrapposto – (counterpoise) depict human form in a non-symmetrical, relaxed stance that appears realistic

Venus de Milo

Sfumato - technique of effecting a gradual transition from one color to another. Sfumato - technique of effecting a gradual transition from one color to another.

Sfumato

Chiaroscuro - the handling of light and dark, shading techniquesChiaroscuro - the handling of light and dark, shading techniques

Botticelli’s portrait Chiaroscuro??

http://sunsite.dk/cgfa//vinci/p-vinci20.htm

Perspective Study for "Adoration of the Magi"

Raphael’s School of Athens

Marriage of The Virgin

Raphaelhttp://www.mezzo-mondo.com/arts/mm/raphael/RAF011.html

Renaissance ArtRenaissance Art

MasterpiecesMasterpieces

Da Vinci’s The Annunciation

Da Vinci’s The Last Supper

Da Vinci’s

Baptism of Christ

View - St. Peter’s Basilica Dome

St. Peter’s Basilica

Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment

Close-up of Jesus

The Creation of Adam

Adam & Eve are cast out

Raphael’s Galatea