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Explore the rebirth of classical thought and style in art and architecture during the Renaissance era, where human form symbolized perfection and man was seen as the measure of all things. Discover how Neo-Platonism attempted to reconcile classical philosophies with Christianity. Dive into masterpieces by renowned artists like Caravaggio, Donatello, and Michelangelo, and understand the impact of chiaro-scuro technique in paintings. Learn about historical structures like St. Maria del Fiore and contemporary marvels like Thomas M. Cooley High School's Spanish-style architecture.
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Renaissance “Rebirth,” from French This term refers to the rebirth of classical thought and style in art and architecture at the end of the Middle Ages.
HumanismThe inspiration of the art of ancient Greece and Rome – human form was the epitome of perfection. Man was the “measure of all things.” In other words, in the ancient world, man was worshipped instead of God.Renaissance humanism did not abandon belief in God as modern secular humanism does however, it led to a false assumption of man’s goodness
Neo-PlatonismA philosophy that struggled to reconcile classical philosophies with Christianity
Pieter Brueghel, the Elder; Landscape with the Parable of the Sower; 1557
Brunelleschi; St. Maria del Fiore, Italy1418 – 1436Diameter on inside of larger dome is same as the Pantheon in RomeCupola Cupola; Thomas M. Cooley High School, Detroit, Michigan This is a school built in the 20th century in Detroit, Michigan using Spanish style architecture . The building is on the National Registry of Historic Sites due to the architectural style. Cupola
Sandro Botticelli Madonna of the PomegranateAD 1487; Tempera on Panel143.5 cm diameter Workshop of Andre and Giovanni Della Robbia Madonna Adoring the Sleeping Child with St. John the Baptist as a child and two Cherubim Glazed terra cotta; AD 1500
Chiaro scuroChiaro – lightscuro – dark or obscure Caravaggio The Incredulity of St. Thomas 1601 – 1602; Oil on Canvas 107 cm X 146 cm 42 inches X 57 inches
Johannes VermeerThe Milkmaid or The Kitchen MaidAD 1658; oil on canvas45.5 X 41 cm 17 7/8 X 16 1/8 inches Pieter Brueghel the Elder The Dutch Proverbs 1559
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri “Guercino”Jesus and The Woman Taken in Adultery1621; painting982 mm X 1227 mm38.66 inches X 48.31 inches