Download “rebirth.” Characteristics of renaissance art are

Name ____________________________________________________ Period ________ Date ___________________
Art of the Renaissance
Artists of the 1300s-1600s in Europe began to challenge the status quo of the art world. Later, this time
period became known as the Renaissance—or “rebirth.” Characteristics of renaissance art are:
1. References to classical learning and art. Renaissance artists looked to the stories and art of
Ancient Greece and Rome for inspiration.
2. Realistic. Distant objects are shown smaller than close ones. Anatomy and math were used to
make subjects more realistic.
3. Religion. Artists of the Renaissance continued to be inspired by religion.
4. Focus on the individual. Renaissance artists portrayed the importance of individuals. Often the
individuals shown were the ones paying for the art.
5. Beauty. Artists wanted to show the natural beauty of people and things.
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On the next page are listed pieces of art that exemplify the renaissance. (Exemplify means they are great
examples.) Each of you have been assigned one.
How does your assigned piece of art illustrate the characteristics of the renaissance art? Investigate
online. (helpful links at our new class website: http://bit.ly/slcse ) Then do the following:
1.
Print out a color version of the piece of art (printer 3522). Make it as big as it can be and
still fit on 8.5x11inch piece of paper.
2. Type out a 1 page answer to the question: How does ___(your piece of art)____ illustrate
characteristics of renaissance art? A few hints:
a. Start with a paragraph explaining the basic background of the art. Who created it?
When? Why? How? Where?
b. Factually describe what is seen in the artwork. You can look up how big it is in real
life, who/what is in the piece, what is happening in the piece.
c. Explain which characteristics of renaissance art are seen in your piece. This will
require you to explain your art in detail and potentially explain any story behind the
piece. For example, if there is a reference to a Greek myth, you’ll need to explain the
Greek myth and explain which parts of the painting/sculpture are a reference to it. If
you have a painting showing The Last Supper, you’ll need to find out what “The Last
Supper” actually was—before it was painted!
World History
Unit 3
Score
Renaissance Art
1st period
Donatello, David
Botticelli, Birth of Venus
Crucifixion of Christ (closed wings on Isenheim Altarpiece)
Sanzio, The School of Athens
Da Vinci, Mona Lisa
Michelangelo, David
Da Vinci, The Last Supper
Jan van Eyck, Arnolfini Wedding
Pieter Brueghel, The Fall of Icarus
Haley
Rebecca
Lucia
Estefania
Rosie
Monica
Elizabeth
Maria
Diane
Michelangelo, The Creation of Adam (from the Sistine Chapel ceiling)
Michelangelo, The Rome Pietà
Da Vinci, The Vitruvian Man
Rembrandt, Anatomical Lecture
Masaccio, Expulsion from Paradise
Masaccio, Tribute Money
Rafael, The Madonna of the Pinks
Andrea Solario, Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist
Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari), Mars and Venus United by Love
Domenico del Barbiere, Two Flayed Men and Skeletons
Peter Paul Rubens, Anatomical Studies: A Left Forearm in Two Positions and a
Right Forearm
Michelangelo, Moses
Giambologna, Hercules and the Centaur Nessus
Fred
Cian
Logan
Max
Jonny
Kirsten
Nayeli
Genesis
Klaudia
Tanya
Ryan
World History
5th
period
Stephanie
Christian
Mary
Austin
Nick
Jessie
Spencer
Harrison
Alondra
M.
Zack
Josh
Joseph
Jacob
Matthew
Jack
Francisco
Michael
Abel
Unit 3