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Learners:
The learners of this lesson will be 7th and 8th grade students.
Environment:
The location of this lesson will be in a lecture hall (holding 100
students)
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Objectives
• Given the information in this power point about
Renaissance Art the students will identify
Renaissance art with 80% accuracy.
• Given the information on this power point about
Renaissance Art the students will be able to identify
Renaissance artists and their work with 90%
accuracy.
• Given the information in this power point about
Renaissance Art the students will be able to identify
artists mainly based on how each artist creates work.
Renaissance
Art and
Artists
My inspiration into Renaissance Art
Through my visit the this museum I was able to learn more
about Renaissance art. Things I want to share with you.
Orientation
We will be discussing Renaissance
Art along with famous artists and
their contribution to art and arts’
history.
Renaissance Art
• Renaissance is French for “rebirth” which was what
people thought Renaissance art was the rebirth of
antiquity in art, literature, and philosophy.
• This form of art emerged in the late 1300’s and early
1400’s till the 1700’s.
• The printing press was invented during this time.
• Science and art became more important in this period.
• Music made great strides.
• Perspective and natural light became more important
in art.
Renaissance Art Cont.
• Leonardo Da Vinci tried to draw the
perfect man with exact proportions.
• They learned new ways to
show third perspective.
• Vasari broke Renaissance art into
three major parts, saying that the 14th
century was a period of, the 15th
century a period of adolescence, and
the 16th century as a period of
maturity.
Michelangelo
• Born in Caprese in 1475.
• Studied anatomy before becoming
an artist.
• Italian Renaissance painter,
sculptor, architect, poet, and
engineer.
• Became famous before the
age of 30 by: David and Pieta.
• His art didn’t focus on perfection
on the human body like others of
this time
Two Famous Works
Pieta
Sistine Chapel Ceiling
Sistine Chapel
• Pope Sixtus IV paid for this tremendous project which is
why it bears his name.
• Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Cosimo
Rosselli and the Perugian Pietro Perugin wete all asked to
paint the walls of the chapel in fresco which is a plaster
type of painting.
• The ceiling wasnt originally painted by Michelangelo, Piero
Matteo d'Amelia painted a “star spangled sky”.
• In 1508 Pope Julius 11 asked Michelangelo to repaint it.
• Michelangelo actually hated fresco paintings he thought of
himself as a sculpture and disliked he upcoming job of
painting the ceiling.
Sistine Chapel Cont.
• The ceiling has more than 300
different paintings to cover the ceiling.
• He worked on the ceiling from 1508
an 1512.
• This project ended up permanently
hurting Michelangelo's eyes.
• Originally “The Last Judgment” wasn’t
included in the ceiling he was called
back when he was in his 60’s to make
this creation.
• The ceiling has been restored many
time each one taking several years as
to not damage the work.
Pieta
• This piece has been done many times by painters and
sculptures, however Michelangelo's Pieta stands out to be
one of the very best.
• It took him two years to carve out Pieta from a slab of
marble.
• The virgin Mary who in most scenes like this actually very
young and beautiful, instead of distraught and older
looking.
• There is so much detail in this work it will take hours to
catalog the veins and muscle detail Michelangelo did in
this piece.
Pieta Cont.
• One important detail in this
piece is Michelangelo's
signature. When people
view this work they said it
was don’t by someone else
and when Michelangelo
heard this he was so mad he
carved his name into the
sash worn by Mary.
• After this he never signed
another one of his work for
the guilt of defacing such a
beautiful work.
Question One
When and where was Michelangelo born?
a) Paris, 1396
b) Netherlands, 1543
c) Caprese, 1475
d) Greece, 1475
When and where was
Michelangelo born?
c) Caprese, 1475
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Leonardo Da Vinci
• Was born in 1452 and died 1519
• During his time he wasn’t as famous
for his paintings but for his contribution to
science.
• Thought to be the best scientist of his time.
• Known for not finishing many of he projects
whether it be paintings or his living
encyclopedia .
• He was known as “ The Renaissance Man”
Two Famous Works
Mona Lisa
Last Supper
Mona Lisa
• Created in 1503-1519.
• The paintings primary purpose was to celebrate the birth
of Lisa del Giocondo ‘s second child.
• The landscape in the background is thought to have been
inspired but Chinese artists.
• Chinese artists were known for the pyramid shape in
paintings.
• The Mona Lisa was stolen in August 1911, Peruggia stole it
because he believe that the art needed to go back to Italy
where it came from.
Mona Lisa Cont.
• Mona Lisa has had acid and rocks
thrown at her over the years but she
withstood it with the help of
recreatores who studiouslty repainted
affected areas.
• In 2003-2006 we celebrated the 500th
year anniversary of the Mona Lisa.
• Recent studies with high-powered
cameras show that the Mona Lisa
actually did have a hair line drawn
for and eyebrow.
The Last Supper
• The actual painting is 15x29 feet, which means its huge!!
• It took him 3 years to complete this work which is notable
since you know how much of a procrastinator he was.
• The reason this “Last Supper” has grown to become so
famous is because of the use on one point perspective. The
focus being Christ's head.
Discussions!!!
Are these
recreations of
famous works of art
funny? Why?
The Last Supper Cont.
• The people featured in the Last Supper are
Bartholomew, James Minor, Andrew, Judas, Peter,
John, Christ, Thomas, James Major , Philip,
Matthew, Thaddeus and Simon.
• The thing that makes this piece so different is that
Da Vinci chose to use dry plaster instead of the
more common wet plaster, which is why it is
peeling more worse than other works of this time.
Question Two
When artist refer to fresco paintings what are
they talking about?
A) Wet plaster paintings
B) A time period used to
identify Renaissance artist.
C) The brush strokes used
by artists.
D) None of the above.
Correct Answer
A) Wet plaster paintings
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Artist used different types
of fresco to make their works different than
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Raphael
• Born in 1483
• He was a architect and a designer.
• He began drawing in his early
teens.
• Died young at the age of 37.
• He mainly painted frescos.
• He worked on many projects with
Michelangelo and Leonardo Di
Vinci.
Famous Works
Madonna of the Meadow
The Deposition
Madonna of the Meadow
• The colors in the picture symbolize different things.
• His father was also a famous painter.
Blue means The Church.
Red Symbolizes Christ's death.
•The poppy refers to Christ's passion, death and
resurrection.
The Deposition
• This was painted in 1507, which
is also an oil on wood.
• It was painted in memory for a
fallen solider fighting for
Perugia .
• The first sketches of this piece
had Christ laying on the
ground.
• This piece has been moved
several times it now resides in
the Vatican.
Questions Questions Questions
Who were the too other famous artists Raphael
worked with?
A) Michelangelo, Botticelli
C) Da Vinci, Dossi Dossi
B) Michelangelo, Da Vinci
D) None of these are correct
Correct Answer
Check this question off your
list you got it right.
Michelangelo and Da Vinci
did work with Raphael.
Awesome
Job!!
We have actually
talked about
both… Did you
remember??
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Hint: We have already talked
about one of these artists.
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Answer
Donatello
• Born in 1386.
• He was an artist and a sculpture.
• He had the first major work of
Renaissance art.
• He used marble or bronze for his
work.
• Most of his works were Gothic.
Two Works
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K
David
• Donatello was asked to create David in
1501.
• David was the first known free-standing
nude statue produced since ancient times.
• It was originally intended for the cathedral.
• He became a symbol for Strength and
Wrath.
David Cont.
• This statue was much
different than the normal
representations of David.
He was youthful without
the giants head at his feet,
and without his sword in
his hand. This is more of a
Davis before the fight.
St. Mark
•This picture is to show the
scale of this work.
• Commissioned by Arte
del Linaioli
•It was recently removed
from its place outside to be
restored and saved indoors.
•With the weight centered
on its right leg and its
defined facial features this
piece is made to be seen.
Now that you have completed
the information, and the pre
quiz questions. You will be
taking a real quiz to text your
knowledge about
Renaissance Art and Artists.
QUIZ
You guys have done awesome so far.
The last step is for you to
complete this quiz with flying
colors like I know you will.
Good Luck and try to remember
what we have learned.
Question 1
Name the two works by Da Vinci.
A) Cherubini and Mona Lisa
B) Last Supper, St. Mark
C) Last Supper, Mona Lisa
D) St. Mark, Cherubini
INCORRECT
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question
HINT:
Neither of his
works were
status.
CORRECT!!!
Way to Go!!!!! Da Vinci
had to famous works
The Mona Lisa, and
The Last Supper.
Question
2
Quiz Question
2
True or False:
Renaissance art began
in 1200.
TRUE
FALSE
Correct
False: it began in the
1400’s
Question
3
If its not TRUE it must be FALSE.
Correct Answer
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Question Three
What is the order in which we discussed
the artists?
A) Donatello, Raphael,
Da Vinci, Michelangelo
C) Da Vinci,
Michelangelo, Donatello,
Raphael
B)Raphael, Da Vinci,
Donatello, Michelangelo
D) Michelangelo, Da
Vinci, Raphael, Donatello
Question
4
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Hint: Try to remember the famous
works each artist completed to help
you figure out the order.
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Again
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Question Four
Who was known as “The Renaissance Man” ?
A) Michelangelo
C) Da Vinci
B) Donatello
D) Raphael
Correct
Who was known as “The Renaissance Man” ?
AWESOME
JOB GUYS !!!!
Question
5
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Hint: He has some of the most famous works
in history …
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Answer
Question Five
How many paintings are on the
ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
A)
300+
C) 250
B)100
D)100+
Incorrect
Hint: The creator of this
piece was called back and
created the last work in
this series making the
number larger….
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Again
Correct
Answer
Correct
The correct number of paintings in the
Sistine Chapel is 300+.
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6
Question Six
What does Renaissance Art mean in French?
A) New Art
C) Youthfulness
B) Purity
D) Rebirth
Incorrect
Hint: This can
happen in a
church……
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Answer
Correct
Renaissance is French
for Rebirth. Not just of
art but of music
literature and poetry.
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Question Seven
At what age did Raphael die?
65
43
74
54
37
21
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Hint: He died
young but
accomplished
many great works
in this time.
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Answer
Correct:
37yrs
young
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Thank you for you participation and I’m so proud of
how well you’ve done. Know you know about four
Renaissance Artists and the period they thrived in.