Renaissance Period

Renaissance

French word which means “Rebirth” or new beginning

Medici

Rich and politically influential dynasty who commissioned hundreds of paintings

Classicism

Use of styles and techniques inspired by the Classical Arts of Greek and Rome

Contrapposto

- Positioning of a human figure where the weight is place on one foot while its shoulders and arms twist from the hips and legs

Humanism

It follows the principle “the true human potential is achieved through knowledge”. Man can experience God through achieving his true potentials.

Individualism

Giving significance to individual personality, uniqueness, and genius.

Realism

Creating artworks that are realistic: detailed and lifelike

Linear Perspective

representing objects in relative sizes so that the smaller objects appear to be farther from the viewer than the larger objects

Horizon Line

imaginary line that represents the eye level of the viewer

Vanishing Point

where all objects originate

Converging Lines

The lines that connect the objects toward the vanishing point

Donatello

Pioneer in the renaissance. He was a sculptor that applied perspective in his works

David

It is a bronze sculpture of the biblical David who is shown standing triumphant.

Michelangelo

One of the most well-known Italian Renaissance artists. He was a poet, painter, sculptor and architect. He was a man of many talents.

Pieta

Means pity. It is a sculpture of Mother Mary cradling the body of Jesus after it was brought down from the cross

Frescoes of Sistine Chapel Ceiling

Composed of nine different parts. The creation of man, where God gives life to Adam with a touch.

Leonardo Da Vinci

Popular artist in the Italian Renaissance. He was an artist and scientist. He thirsted for knowledge.

The Last Supper

Popular Christian subject among artists. Painted on the wall of the dining hall of the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan where Christ was the focal point were all the converging lines seem to meet.

Mona Lisa

The ___________ and her curios smile has fascinated the world for centuries. The portrait is said to be of Lisa Gherardini.