Renaissance Artists

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Renaissance Artists

• Follow up Questions Answer after completing
  artwork analysis.
• Does Renaissance art differ from Medieval art?
  Explain.
• Are modern values evident in Renaissance artwork?

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Medieval Style

• Used in stain-glass windows, sculptures,
  paintings, and tapestries
• Purpose was to teach religion to people who
  cannot read or write
• Characteristics mostly religious, 2D figures,
  fully clothed, little emotion, vibrant colors

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Renaissance Style

• Used in sculptures, murals, drawings, paintings
• Purpose was to show the importance of people and
  nature, not just religion
• Characteristics religious and nonreligious
  scenes, idealized or perfect figures, may be nude
  or clothed, facial expression shown, use of
  shadow, interest in nature with full detail

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Madonna of the Pomegranate--Sandro Botticelli
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The Birth of Venus--Sandro Botticelli
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Peasant Wedding--Peter Bruegel
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Childrens Games--Peter Bruegel
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Mona Lisa--Leonardo da Vinci
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The Last Supper--Leonardo da Vinci
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Adam and Eve--Albrecht Durer
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Self-Portrait--Albrecht Durer
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The Last Judgement--Michelangelo Buonarroti
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Pieta--Michelangelo Buonarroti
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Madonna with Christ and St. John the
Baptist--Rachael Sanzio
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Self-Portrait--Raphael Sanzio
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Bacchus and Ariadne--Titian
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The Assumption of the Virgin--Titian
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Man in a Red Turban--Jan Van Eyck
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The Madonna of Chancellor Rolin--Jan Van Eyck
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David--Donatello
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Gattamelata--Donatello