The Renaissance • What do we mean by Humanism? • This is the belief that it was just as important for Man to develop his artistic, literary and philosophical talents…(Man could become a well – rounded person) • As it was to be a devout member of a catholic congregation • Essentially, we could “create” ourselves on earth, in the same manner that God created us to begin with.
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The Renaissance
• What do we mean by Humanism?• This is the belief that it was just as important
for Man to develop his artistic, literary and philosophical talents…(Man could become a well –rounded person)
• As it was to be a devout member of a catholic congregation
• Essentially, we could “create” ourselves on earth, in the same manner that God created us to begin with.
The Renaissance
• Hence, humanists saw nothing wrong with pursuing Art, Literature, Philosophy, Law
• And, education began to take place outside the control of the Catholic Church
• After all, if God gave man reason, why not use it along with faith?
• In fact, the Great humanist Mirandola felt that God wanted man to create themselves here on earth
• It is what really separates us from the animals!
Art and Patronage• Italians were willing to spend a lot of money
on art.– Art communicated social, political, and spiritual
values.– Italian banking & international trade interests had
the money.
• Public art in Florence was organized and supported by guilds.
Therefore, the consumption of art was used as a form of competition for social & political status!
• One of the most famous icons of Western art. Check your text from Genesis, and you will reconfirm that Michelangelo takes substantial liberties with the description of this event. Why?
• You might also ask: Where is this event supposed to be taking place? How much like a garden does this look?
• (Notice that Eve puts in an early appearance under God's left arm.)
Renaissance Art
• As you can see, the panel contains two scenes, conveniently divided by the tree of knowledge. To the left, the temptation of Adam and Eve; to the right, their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. As with the "Creation of Adam," you might ask how garden-like this Garden seems, and why Michelangelo would have done that
Do Now:
• Have notes out (#8) Name on First and Last sheet!
• Have Luther Document out (#9)
• Have notebook out – continuation of Art criticism from yesterday