Renaissance

A presentation on Renaissance art and architecture. Includes the famous artists and architects and their well-known works.

1. RENAISSANCE ART AND ARCHITECTURE

2. Introduction The  Renaissance   or “Re- birth” was a  period  in  European history  marking the transition from the  Middle Ages  to  modernity  and covering the 15th and 16th centuries. It occurred after the  Crisis of the Late Middle Ages  and was associated with great  social change . In addition to the standard periodization, proponents of a  long Renaissance  put its beginning in the 14th century and its end in the 17th century. The traditional view focuses more on the  early modern  aspects of the Renaissance and argues that it was a break from the past, but many historians today focus more on its medieval aspects and argue that it was an extension of the Middle Ages. T he Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art . Some of the greatest thinkers, authors, statesmen, scientists and artists in human history thrived during this era, while global exploration opened up new lands and cultures to European commerce.

3. Where did Renaissance begin? The renaissance began in Italy in powerful city-states like Florence and Venice. Then it spread to other parts of Europe. There were 3 reasons behind this: Thriving Cities, wealthy merchant class, and Greek and Roman Heritage. Where did Renaissance begin?

4. Renaissance art 14 th to 16 th Century

5. About Renaissance Art During Renaissance, a new system of astronomy and the discovery and exploration of new continents–was accompanied by a flowering of philosophy, literature and especially art. The style of painting, sculpture and decorative arts identified with the Renaissance emerged in Italy in the late 14th century; it reached its zenith in the late 15th and early 16th centuries , in the work of Italian masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael . In addition to its expression of classical Greco-Roman traditions, Renaissance art sought to capture the experience of the individual and the beauty and mystery of the natural world. The origins of Renaissance art can be traced to Italy in the late 13th and early 14th centuries . During this so-called “proto-Renaissance” period (1280-1400), Italian scholars and artists saw themselves as reawakening to the ideals and achievements of classical Roman culture.

6. Medieval vs Renaissance The art has no perspective No proportion Based on religious themes Presents religion through art Everyday life picture Delicate realism Much more intellectual

7. Some Famous Artists and their Artworks Artist Born Famous works Leonardo Da Vinci Anchiano , Italy Mona Lisa, The Last Supper Giotto Vicchio , Italy Lamentation, The last Judgement Michelangelo Caprese Michelangelo, Italy Sistine Chapel ceiling, Creation of Adam Raphael Urbino , Italy The School of Athens, Madonna del Prato Giovanni Bellini Venice, Italy The feast of the Gods Filippino Lippo Prato, Italy Madonna with child and saints Titian Pieve di Cadore , Italy Venus of Urbino, Sacred and Profane love Donatello Republic of Florence St. John the Baptist Albrecht Durer Nuremberg, Germany Melancolia 1, Apocalypse Sandro Botticelli Florence, Italy The birth of Venus, Primavera

8. Famous Renaissance Artworks

9. Renaissance ARCHITECTURE 14 th to 16 th Century

10. About Renaissance Architecture Renaissance architecture  is the European architecture of the period between the early 14th and early 16th centuries in different regions, demonstrating a conscious revival and development of certain elements of  ancient Greek  and  Roman  thought and material culture. Stylistically, Renaissance architecture followed  Gothic architecture  and was succeeded by  Baroque architecture . Developed first in  Florence , with  Filippo Brunelleschi  as one of its innovators, the Renaissance style quickly spread to other Italian cities. The style was carried to France, Spain, Germany, England, Russia and other parts of Europe at different dates and with varying degrees of impact . Renaissance style places emphasis on  symmetry ,  proportion ,  geometry  and the regularity of parts, as demonstrated in the architecture of  classical antiquity  and in particular ancient  Roman architecture , of which many examples remained. Orderly arrangements of  columns ,  pilasters  and  lintels , as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical  domes ,  niches  and  aediculae  replaced the more complex proportional systems and irregular profiles of  medieval  buildings.

11. Some famous architects and their work Architect Born Famous work Filippo Brunelleschi Florence , Italy Saint Peter, The sacrifice of Issac Michelozzo Florence, Italy Riccardi Medici Palace Antonio da Sangallo, the younger Florence, Italy Palazzo Farnese Giacomo della Porta Porlezza , Italy St. Peter’s Basilica Donato Bramante Fermignano , Italy Tempietto

12. Renaissance Architecture

13. Timeline of Renaissance

14. Presentation by Anoushka banerji 17/11/20