Study Notes on Renaissance and Baroque Periods

High Renaissance

• Definition and Period

  • Historians often differ on the accuracy of time periods.
  • For this course, the high Renaissance is considered to span approximately 1490 to 1580.

• Noteworthy Architects

  • The lesson will review major architects from the high Renaissance.
  • Focus will be on their lives and influences on architecture.
  • Exploration of three notable works that reflect:
  • Form following function
    • Key components include:
    • Harmony
    • Elegance
    • Classical designs
    • Renaissance ideals

• Analysis of Renaissance Paintings

  • Use previous lesson information to analyze different Renaissance paintings.
  • Objective:
  • Cement knowledge regarding key themes:
    • Realism
    • Idealism
    • Humanistic subject matter

Transition from Renaissance to Baroque

• Shifting Periods

  • The lesson will explain how and why the Renaissance period transitioned into the Baroque era.
  • Brief review of the differences in designs between:
  • Renaissance
  • Baroque

• Baroque Period

  • Baroque is considered to cover approximately 1600 to 1750.
  • Examination of how the Baroque era spread throughout:
  • Mainland Europe
  • England

• Diverse Styles

  • The lesson concludes by viewing varying styles from different countries.
  • Objective:
  • Develop a better understanding of the characteristics of each period, focusing on:
    • How the design principles evolved from Renaissance to Baroque
    • Gain insight into the varied works from different countries.

Summary of Expectations

• By the end of this lesson, students should:
  • Have a deeper understanding of form following function.
  • Recognize varied works and styles across different countries in the Baroque period.