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The Italian Renaissance Nick Foland What is it? • The revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models in the 14th–16th centuries. (1) • A rebirth of beliefs mainly taking place in Italy Background • In the 12th century, Europeans started to rediscover Greek and Roman literature • Led to the humanist movement in 14th century and the beginning of the renaissance • The growth of humanism created new ideas in science, art, and architecture • People began to think “outside of the box” Architecture • Adopted Classical Roman features • Buildings are more square, symmetrical and have a more planned appearance • The façade of a building is symmetrical around vertical axis. • They used arches, domes, and columns • Ceilings are not left open as they were in medieval times. • Italian architects prefer clearly defined forms of architecture and “structural members that expressed their purpose.” Tempietto di San Pietro in Montorio, Rome, 1502, by Bramante Art • “The Renaissance, the rebirth of Art Science.” (http://www.italian-renaissance-art.com/) • Reached its pinnacle from about 1500-1530 • Once again, used Greek and Roman buildings and sculptures to inspire their ideas • Famous artists include Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo Leonardo Da Vinci • Known for painting the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. • Very interested in the world around him. • Drew a very detailed drawing of the human anatomy. • Left us with designs for a tank and a helicopter. • Known as the “Renaissance Man” because of his great skills in art and science. He influenced many ideas later in history. Other Famous Bros • Brunelleschi- Designed the dome for a church that did not have a roof for 175 years. • Michelangelo- Famous artist. Painted the Sistine Chapel. Also sculpted David and the Pieta. Works Cited • • • • • • • http://www.history.com/topics/italian-renaissance http://www.italian-renaissance-art.com/ http://library.thinkquest.org/2838/artgal.htm http://www.paradoxplace.com/Perspectives/Chronologies/Part%202%20%20World%20of%20Middle%20Ages.htm http://italian-architecture.info/HIST.htm (http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=renaissance+definition&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF8#hl=en&safe=active&client=safari&rls=en&q=Renaissance&tbs=dfn:1&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=8AzmTuqAEMzq0QHx48GIBg&ved= 0CCAQkQ4&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=f84dc07b46e5d37f&biw=1085&bih=640) (1) http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/ent/A0860688.html