THE RENAISSANCE
Who were the 'humanists' and what did they promote?
The humanists were a group of scholars that together believed in the philosophy of human innovation and experience rather than spiritualism, doctrine and faith. Their beliefs continued the cultural aspects and studies of Ancient Greece and Rome.
The humanists were a group of scholars that together believed in the philosophy of human innovation and experience rather than spiritualism, doctrine and faith. Their beliefs continued the cultural aspects and studies of Ancient Greece and Rome.
Compare and contrast the focus of medieval Christianity and Renaissance Christianity in art.
RENAISSANCE
CHRISTIANITY |
MEDIEVAL
CHRISTIANITY |
HOW ARE THEY THE SAME?
nature
expressed in similar ways
realistic
faithfulness
glorification of gods
intentions
religion in everyday life
nature
expressed in similar ways
realistic
faithfulness
glorification of gods
intentions
religion in everyday life
- restricted
- confined to rules - art by numbers - dark - similar in terms of concept |
- extended on original basis of medieval art
- processes and materials changed - canvas an oil paintings - more flexibility in the art making processes with oil - took longer to dry - steered away from dark tones - balance - emotion - fascination of natural form (rebirth of classical Greece) - proportions of the body |
Describe how foreshortening and colour has been used to create a three-dimensional image on a two-dimensional surface.
define forshortening and colour
Annotate these artworks in order to highlight how the Renaissance principles of art have been applied.
Collect TWO Renaissance paintings.
Describe how foreshortening and colour has been used to create a three-dimensional image on a two-dimensional surface.
Collect TWO Renaissance paintings.
Describe how foreshortening and colour has been used to create a three-dimensional image on a two-dimensional surface.