Renaissance

• Most of the art featured religious or philosophical imagery

• People were looking back to the ancient Greco- Romans

• The Renaissance sparked in Florence, Italy.

Top 6 Break-Throughs:

1. Oil on stretched canvas

2. Perspective3. Chiaroscuro 4. Sfumato5. Pyramid

Configuration6. Classicism

# 5

# 3 & 4

# 6

# 2

Laocoon

RaphaelBronzino

Durer

Michelangelo

Emulation was huge and accepted.

(Except for you Raphael, Michelangelo says you’re not allowed in the club)

Who Sponsored the Art?

• The Church • The Wealthy (most famously the De’ Medici)

Renaissance Artwork:Portraits

Raphael Bronzino

vs.

Bellini, San Zaccaria Alterpiece

Bellini, St. Francis

Titian, Rape of Europa

Metsys, Ill Assorted Couple

Early Playing Cards

Renaissance Cards

Typical Cards

Unique Modern Cards

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Bokelman, Doot. "Renaissance." Survey II Art History. Nazareth College . Library Media Room, Rochester. 1 Mar. 2009. Class lecture.

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