Chapter 21 - Focused Note taking
Mathematical Perspective, Pictorial Illusionism
& the Rebirth of Classical Forms
Recognizing Achievement: p. 574
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According to medieval society, what determined the events that affected their lives?
According the Renaissance Humanists, how did a person achieve excellence?
How were individuals rewarded for their achievements?
Of Wealth and Power:
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Who did Humanism appeal to?
Were they in the position to commission art?
Name some of the popular subjects of Renaissance art?
Name some of the concerns, objects and responsibilities of Renaissance artists?
Who was the Medici family and how did they make their money?
Depicting Objects in Space: p. 578
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Who is accredited with developing linear perspective during the Renaissance?
What is linear perspective? What is the difference between one-point perspective and twopoint perspective?
What is the horizon line?
What is the vanishing point?
What are orthogonals?
Give an example of a painting done in one-point perspective and an example of 2-point
perspective.
What is atmospheric (or aerial) perspective?
Painting, Perspective and Patronage p. 583-587
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What 2 Renaissance principals are embodied in Masaccio’s Holy Trinity?
Who is portrayed in Holy Trinity?
Where is the vanishing point in Holy Trinity?
What are the functions of Masaccio’ paintings?
Explain the story represented in Masaccio’s Tribute Money
Who is the patron of this work?
How does Masaccio define his figures?
Where are the vanishing points in Tribute Money?
What is chiaroscuro?
Battling Nudes p. 594
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What is Pollaiuolo is best known for regarding representation of the human figure?
Why do his figures seem stiff and frozen?
What is the medium of Battle of the Ten Nudes?
Princely Courts: p. 603
Who was princely ruler of the city-state of Mantua?
Examining Christ’s Wounds: p. 607 – 608
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What is foreshortening?
Describe Andrea Mantegna’s Dead Christ.
Painting away the walls: p. 605-606
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Why did Gonzaga want an impressive palace?
What does Camera degli Sposi mean?
What is trompe l’oeil?
What is di sotto in su?
A Saint Viewed from Below: p. 606-607
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What scene is depicted in Saint James Led to Martyrdom?
From what perspective is the scene viewed?
Rebirth of Classical Forms
Classically Inspired David: p. 593 – 594
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What characteristics make Donatello’s David reminiscent of the classical nude?
Compare Donatello’s David with Verrocchio’s David.
Elevated Figures p. 581-82
 How did sculptors compensate when sculpting figures for that were intended to be displayed in
the upper levels of a church or bell tower?
 Describe Donatello’s prophet figure, Habbakuk (Zuccone)
A Cat on a Horse: p. 596 – 597
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Who was Gattamelata?
What is a condottiere?
What Roman sculpture inspired Donatello’s equestrian portrayal of Gattamelata?
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What qualities of Gattamelata are expressed in this powerful sculpture?
How does this sculpture relate to the humanistic Renaissance ideal?
A Dominating Military Leader: p. 597
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Why is Verrocchio’s equestrian statue of Bartolommeo Colleoni placed high on a pedestal in a
piazza?
Compare Gattamelata with Bartolommeo Colleoni
Visual Poetry: p. 595
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What is the poetic basis for Botticelli’s Birth of Venus?
What is the story being depicted?
What motivated the Medici to patronize the arts so generously
What is Neo-Platonism?