Do Now (See handout) Carefully examine what you see. Compare & Contrast the two paintings – which...

Do Now (See handout)Carefully examine what you see. Compare & Contrast the two paintings – which one is from

Medieval Era? From the Renaissance? How are you able to distinguish the two? #1 #2

Medieval Art (things to notice)• Look at the people, they all look the

same. Close to stick figures (i.e Their proportions are not accurate).

• The idea of space, there is none. Some of the people and objects look like the are floating because of the lack of light and shadow to make it look 3D.

• There is no Perspective. It looks like a bunch of randomly placed objects that are all equal in size.

• Religion, most medieval art has some sort of religious aspect to it.

• The artists normally sign their work to know who’s work it is. In this painting we do not find this.

Renaissance Art (things to notice)

-Notice the people and their faces, they look like real people with real faces. They do not look like stick figures and they all look different.

-You can defiantly see depth perception in these paintings. As people and objects are closer they appear larger and as the fade to the distance they appear smaller.

-As you can see there is defiantly linear perspective, vanishing or focus point. When you look at the painting your eyes are drawn to one point in the painting.

-The people in the painting seem to be free to do whatever they choose. There is no reference to religion in this painting.

Why?• Medieval art: Mostly religious; very focused on creating symbols

of Christian concepts/values; not concerned with realism. Statues were shallow and flat. Bodies might be out of proportion.

• Renaissance art: Very focused on realism--on portraying things as they look. Used linear perspective in painting. Not as focused on religion. Often used to show the beauty in nature (including human beings). Often depicted everyday life. Used light and shadow.

• Attention to detail is focused on more heavily during the Renaissance.

• Times were very different as well. Medieval art was heavily focused on religion and work whereas those in the Renaissance times were more open and free. People wanted the truth and focused on realism.

• Realism focuses on life and how it is truly, not imaginative at all.

Assignment #1: What was the Renaissance? (Video)

Assignment #2: Complete the chart/graphic organizer

1.As per the HW, what was the Renaissance?

What comes to mind when you see the word, Renaissance?

Examine the causes

What changes came along as a result of the Renaissance?

Complete the chart: Examine the main points surroundingthe Renaissance.

Trade: Created a wealthy class

who became patrons of the arts.

Classicism: Revival of Greek & Roman

achievements & writings.

QuestioningSpirit

Intellectual & Artistic Creativity

Secularism:Other than religion.

Humanism:Glorification of people

& human reason.

Individualism:Emphasis on the importance

of the individual and achievements.

Renaissance Values:

The revival of trade in Europe helped bring an end to the Middle Ages & gave rise to the Renaissance

Increased trade gave rise to Italian city-states & a wealthy middle class

of bankers & merchants

Wealthy bankers & merchants wanted to

show off their new status by commissioning art

The rise of cities brought artists

together which led to new techniques

& styles of art

The most important Italian city-state was Florence; In this wealthy trade city, the Renaissance began

Florence was home to the Medici family, the

wealthiest & most powerful bankers in Europe

The Medici used their wealth to commission art for themselves & to beautify Florence

Please say that we can be MATURE for the next couple

of Renaissance artworks.

New styles & techniques of Renaissance art • Realism & emotion• Classicism: inspiration from Greece & Rome • Emphasis on individuals & interaction between

people• Geometric

arrangements • Perspective• Using light & shadows

Chiaroscuro

Sfumato

The first nude paintings & sculptures since the Romans

Greek Renaissance

The Renaissance spread from Italy as scholars & merchants from other areas visited Italian city-states

As these ideas spread, this “Northern Renaissance”

developed its own characteristics

The Renaissance in France was most

known for its unique architecture

The Renaissance in England was most

known for literature, especially the plays of William Shakespeare

Wedding Portrait by Jan Van Eyck

The Renaissance in the Netherlands was most known for realism in art

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1. No expressions on1. No expressions onfacesfaces

2. Stiff and unrealistic 2. Stiff and unrealistic posesposes

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1. Faces are filled with 1. Faces are filled with emotion and expressionemotion and expression

2. Human poses are 2. Human poses are lifelike and realisticlifelike and realistic



3.3. European art was the European art was the property of the Church property of the Church – often religious themes– often religious themes

4.4. Tempura paints were Tempura paints were used – dried too quickly used – dried too quickly to correct mistakesto correct mistakes


3.3. Artists take credit for their Artists take credit for their work and become famouswork and become famous

4.4. Oil paints were used – lets Oil paints were used – lets artists work slowly, create artists work slowly, create new colors, and obtain new colors, and obtain more lifelike effectsmore lifelike effects



5.5. The Church forbids The Church forbids displaying the naked displaying the naked human bodyhuman body

6.6. There is no balance, There is no balance, proportion, or proportion, or perspective – pictures perspective – pictures are are ““flatflat”” and two and two dimensionaldimensional


5.5. Like the Greeks and Like the Greeks and Romans, artists study Romans, artists study anatomy to portray humans anatomy to portray humans realisticallyrealistically

6.6. Artists create proportion Artists create proportion with the illusion of depth and with the illusion of depth and distance on the flat surfacedistance on the flat surface


ThoughtThoughtMedievalMedieval

1.1. Life on earth is Life on earth is preparation for the preparation for the afterlifeafterlife


1.1. Life on earth should be Life on earth should be lived to the fullestlived to the fullest


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2.2. The Church has all authority The Church has all authority and powerand power

3.3. Individuals should not seek Individuals should not seek to stand outto stand out


2.2. Tradition becomes less Tradition becomes less important and individuals important and individuals become empoweredbecome empowered

3.3. Appreciation of unique Appreciation of unique individual Renaissance individual Renaissance characteristicscharacteristics

Examples of Medieval ArtworkExamples of Medieval Artwork

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Medieval vs. Renaissance

Art

Medieval vs. Renaissance

Art

Now, based on what we just covered, can you tell the

difference? Pay close attention

Now, based on what we just covered, can you tell the

difference? Pay close attention

So, what was the Renaissance?

• It is the Beginning of Modern Europe• Era in Europe characterized by financial,

artistic, social, scientific, and political growth• Started in the Italian city-states and spreads

North• Public focus shifted from religion and the

afterlife to the secular (non-religious) world• Much of the financial growth was used to

support the arts

Where did the renaissance Start?

•Began in Italy•Later spread north to

Germany and England•What was the difference

between the Northern and Italian Renaissance…?

The Italian Renaissance•People were interested in human

achievement (instead of religious or spiritual achievement)

•The figures in their artwork looked like Greek or Roman gods, i.e. perfect

The Northern Renaissance

•Various INDIVIDUALS were interested in the early Christian period.

•The figures in their artwork were more realistic.

Both Northern & Italian Renaissance

•Interested in Greek & Roman culture (“the classics”)

•Use of perspective in paintings•Believed in humanism•Used critical method of study

What’s Humanism?

• Hint: What word is inside the word?• Idea started in the Renaissance that

people have value, worth.• MA: Only God can do good• Ren: Humans can do good• Liberal arts education (still here today)

Watch video (approx: 3:01): Renaissance Man ("Blister in the Sun" by the Violent Femmes)

Period #2 – Revival of Trade

1. Carefully review the handout titled, Essay Question: What were the causes and impact of the Revival of Trade?

HW: 11/12/13; due: 11/14/13

1. Complete your introduction (thesis statement) & the body paragraphs surrounding your revival of trade essay. - You will have the opportunity to work on this assignment tonight, during tomorrow’s class period, & once again during tomorrow night’s HW.

2. Due Thursday, list at least 3 impacts/effects surrounding the revival of trade (positives &/or negatives) & then show how they transformed people’s lives throughout the era in question.

3. Review the list PPT carefully.

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