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Ideas and Art of the Renaissance

Ideas and Art of the Renaissance. Humanism. Based on the study of the classic literary works of ancient Greece and Rome. Studied Grammar, rhetoric, poetry, philosophy, and history “Humanities” Petrarch- searched for classic Latin scriptures. . Vernacular Literature.

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Ideas and Art of the Renaissance

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  1. Ideas and Art of the Renaissance

  2. Humanism • Based on the study of the classic literary works of ancient Greece and Rome. • Studied • Grammar, rhetoric, poetry, philosophy, and history • “Humanities” • Petrarch-searched for classic Latin scriptures.

  3. Vernacular Literature • Some chose NOT to write in Classical Latin. • Dante: • Devine Comedy – Story of the soul’s journey to salvation. • Written in Italian Vernacular • Chaucer: • The Canterbury Tales – 29 short tales describing pilgrimages to the tomb of St. Thomas a Becket. • Written in English Vernacular

  4. Vernacular Literature • Christine de Pizan: • The Book of the City of Ladies - written in defense of claims that women are unable to learn. • Written in French Vernacular

  5. Education • Humanists believed: “Education could change people.” which it did. • We still use Humanist views and terminology in todays education: • Humanities • Liberal Arts

  6. Liberal Studies • Core of Schools • Enabled people to reach full potential. • Allows people to follow a “Path of virtue and wisdom.” • What were they? • History • Philosophy • Poetry • Grammar • Math • Music • Astronomy • Rhetoric

  7. Humanist Physical Education • Men • Javelin • Archery • Dance • Wrestling • Hunting • Ran/Swam • Women in Humanist Schools • Read Classics • Some History • Poetry • Physical Education • Ride Horses • Dance • Sing

  8. New Painting Techniques • Fresco – Painting done on a fresh, wet plaster with water-based paints. • Masaccio painted the first fresco masterpieces. • Gave depth to seem realistic • Florentine painters used laws of perspective and outdoor space and light through geometry.

  9. Sculpture • Donatello studied statues of Greeks and Romans. • Masterpiece – Statue of Saint George. • Lifelike sculptures

  10. Architecture • Filippo Brunelleschi – inspired by buildings of classical Rome • Columns , Rounded Arches • Made for human needs not divine needs

  11. High Renaissance Masters • 1490 – 1520: associated with Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and Michelangelo • da Vinci: mastered art of realistic painting but wanted to capture perfection of nature. • Raphael: One of Italy’s best painters. • Painted the Vatican Palace. • Michelangelo: Painter, Sculptor and Architect. • Painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

  12. With a partner • Answer the following. • How was humanism reflected in the works of Renaissance artists? • Art became more human-centered and reflected the influence of ancient Greek and Roman styles. • Why was Jan van Eyck’s use of oil paint significant? • It made possible a wide variety of colors, enabling him to create realism in fine detail.

  13. Answer in notebook • Explain how a humanist education prepared a student for life? • Helped students reach full potential, follow path of virtue and wisdom and persuade others to do the same. It also provided them with leadership skills. • What literary format did Chaucer use to portray English society? • Collection of stories told by a group of 29 pilgrims. • Name three Italian artists of the High Renaissance, include what form of art they are known for. • da Vinci: everything • Michelangelo : painter, sculpture, and architect • Raphael: Painter

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