In what ways was the Renaissance both a rebirth and a great leap forward in the arts? 1. Find a piece of Renaissance art that you are drawn to and try to sketch/recreate ONE aspect of it. Be as accurate as possible – this is how many of the Renaissance artists perfected their techniques. 2. On the back of your sketch write a paragraph describing what qualities/characteristics make your artwork a product of the Renaissance.
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In what ways was the Renaissance both a rebirth and a great leap forward in the
arts?1. Find a piece of Renaissance art that you are
drawn to and try to sketch/recreate ONE aspect of it. Be as accurate as possible – this is how many of the Renaissance artists perfected their techniques.
2. On the back of your sketch write a paragraph describing what qualities/characteristics make your artwork a product of the Renaissance.
Renaissance Art
Renaissance = ``rebirth'‘ of Classical (Greek and Roman) art, architecture, and philosophy from the 1300s-1500s
Renaissance = ``rebirth'‘ of Classical (Greek and Roman) art, architecture, and philosophy from the 1300s-1500s
Lorenzo Medici
Medici Palace = RICH!!!
M.A. Art
• Religious• 2D Flat, unrealistic
Foreshortening –portraying an object with the apparent shortening due to visual perspective.
Foreshortening –portraying an object with the apparent shortening due to visual perspective.
Foreshortening
Lamentation of the Dead Christ
• Use of unusual vantage points
Which has perspective?
Symmetry – correct
proportion of body parts & grouping of
figures so that they are the
same on both sides.
Symmetry – correct
proportion of body parts & grouping of
figures so that they are the
same on both sides.
Contrapposto – (counterpoise) depict human form in a non-symmetrical, relaxed stance that appears realistic
Contrapposto – (counterpoise) depict human form in a non-symmetrical, relaxed stance that appears realistic
Venus de Milo
Sfumato - technique of effecting a gradual transition from one color to another. Sfumato - technique of effecting a gradual transition from one color to another.
Sfumato
Chiaroscuro - the handling of light and dark, shading techniquesChiaroscuro - the handling of light and dark, shading techniques