We are now in the last section of our course devoted to the Italian Renaissance. For many this period exemplifies the highest pick in the evolution of European art. I hope you will enjoy this part. The historians divide this period of Italian Renaissance into three phases: did the Italian Renaissance and flourish most successfully? – This is important! You will notice later that almost all artists and architects of the Early Renaissance are from this city. _________________________________________________________________________________ and stand at the beginning [JYOT-toh] You see two paintings rendered on the same subject – “ ”. Both artists also used the same technique – tempera on wood panel (by now you know all these terms). Which Madonna is more Medieval/ Gothic? – Which one is more Classical? – I want you to remember that is considered to be a ‘ ’ of European painting. Read an excerpt from the poem of famed Dante Alighieri’. It is a good one, and it mentions a new phenomenon introduced in the Renaissance era– competition! played an important role in the Renaissance artistic life. What scene from the Old Testament was proposed for rendering? Name two young talented sculptors (both were 22 years old) who were bidding for the project? Which got the bid for the Doors? What was the name of the “looser”? – The story about this notorious competition in the history of art is great. “Oh, yes – Ghiberti won the competition and Brunelleschi went home with his chisel.” We can only imagine how disappointed he was. He would never touch his chisel again. For many years Brunelleschi did not produce any artwork. He spent years in Rome studying the ancient ruins. Twenty years had passed. he became the most famous architect in Italy and founder of the new architecture. In the meanwhile Ghiberti’s impact was much less significant. Now, who was the ultimate winner? __________________________________________________________________________________ ] ] – Donatello’s bronze sculpture was the first statue since the Classical ti
mes. TERM: What topic from the Bible is presented? Tell the legend. Now you are again coming across the name , this time mentioned as a pioneer in discovering the . Do you remember that I told you that he spent a lot of time studying the Roman ruins? Of course he had to make sketches and drawings (same way as you were doing in the previous guides, which has always been the great learning technique). Trying to make them as real looking as possible, he came up with the rules how to depict the depth of the scene. That was a significant breakthrough. What is it? [ma-ZAH-choh] What is this name credited for in the history of art? Term realistically? What details in this mural look most convenient to you? Trick-the-eye [ _________________________________________________________________________________ hefirst architect who restated the principles of classical architecture and set the foundation for architecture for centuries to come. What was his ? – ________________________________________________________________________________ [vai-ROH-kkioh] The follower of Masaccio. [fran-CHES-ka] Deeply believed in as the basis for painting. “He was trained as ____________________________________________________________________________________ – This one was quite an artist! [boh-ti-CHEL-lee] (“ ”) _________________________________________________________________________________ – The outstanding and of the Renaissance architecture, Author of . Being highly educated in classical literature and philosophy, he exemplifies the humanist and (similar to Leonardo) Read an excerpt from Alberti’s writing on himself. This was so typical for the Renaissance personality to talk about himself like this. My God, the people were so proud and confident of themselves! They believed in the power of human mind and their potentials (it was kind of a reaction to the medieval religious limits and strict canons!) in 2. Cornice- 3. Classical orders: First floor – Second floor – Third floor –