How was Renaissance Art Different?
"...At the start of the 14th century, people became less interested in thinking about God, heaven and the saints, and more interested in thinking about themselves, their surroundings and their everyday lives. Part of this change was influenced by the study of ancient Greek and Roman writings on scientific matters, government, philosophy, and art...The values and ideals popular during the European Renaissance can be described by the term secular humanism: secular, meaning not religious and humanism, meaning placing the study and progress of human nature at the center of interests."
- Renaissance Connection, Humanism
Essential vocabulary:
humanist: A scholar of the Renaissance who pursued the study and understanding of the ancient Greek and Roman empires. A person with a strong concern for human interests, values, and dignity.
perspective: A variety of techniques used to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat surface such as a painting or drawing.
Step 1: Explore the images below. Using the information in your packet, decide which images are medieval and which are from the Renaissance.
Step 2: We're off to Italy! Go on a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel! Visit
http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/
Step 3: Visit http://www.renaissanceconnection.org Using the "Art Explorer," choose one work of art that is your favorite and describe how it differs from Medieval art.
- Renaissance Connection, Humanism
Essential vocabulary:
humanist: A scholar of the Renaissance who pursued the study and understanding of the ancient Greek and Roman empires. A person with a strong concern for human interests, values, and dignity.
perspective: A variety of techniques used to create the illusion of three-dimensional space on a flat surface such as a painting or drawing.
Step 1: Explore the images below. Using the information in your packet, decide which images are medieval and which are from the Renaissance.
Step 2: We're off to Italy! Go on a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel! Visit
http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/
Step 3: Visit http://www.renaissanceconnection.org Using the "Art Explorer," choose one work of art that is your favorite and describe how it differs from Medieval art.