Monday, Feb 6th • Change Seats

• Review- T/F on the Renaissance

• Take notes to introduce the city-states of the Renaissance

• “Explore” the city-state of Florence

• HW: Color a map of the Italian city-states

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Ch. 15 Section 1Mrs. Becknell

What was the Renaissance?

• A widespread change in culture that began in Italy in the 1300’s and then spread to England, France, Germany, and the Netherlands by 1650. RENAISSANCE means “REBIRTH”

City-states• The Renaissance began in the city-states of

Italy.• A City-state is a city that has its own

independent government and often controls much of the surrounding land.

• The most powerful city-states were not under the control of a king or noble or the Catholic Church, but were republics instead.

Why did the Renaissance begin in ITALY?

• Italy is in a prime location for trade with other cultures so they came to appreciate the ideas of other peoples.

• As trade increased, merchants of Italy made huge fortunes and became PATRONS, meaning that they sponsored the arts, or devoted money to them.

• Italy was made up of independent city-states that competed for power, wealth, and glory- this encouraged people to try new ways of doing things and inspired creativity.

• Italy was the home of Ancient Rome and the Center of the Church, which had preserved ancient writings and used its wealth to promote painting, learning, and writing.

What family rose to power in Florence because of the wealth they gained?

• The MEDICI family made a huge fortune through trade and banking. They were masters of money-lending.

PATRONS

• The Medici were generous patrons, or sponsors, of the arts and learning and helped Florence to become a center filled with beautiful buildings, paintings, and statues.

Cosimo de Medici

He was the head of a powerful family in Florence. He was a patron (supporter) of the arts who paid for many works to beautify his city-state.

His son, Lorenzo the Magnificent became the most famous Medici, and the richest

man in Florence!

“Exploring” Florence!• Visit each of the stations to find out more about the

city-state of Florence.

• Complete the questions that go along with each station

• CLOSURE: With a partner, make an advertisement for the city-state of Florence. Include three reasons for why people should travel here along with three attractive, colorful pictures! Due Wednesday.

HW- The Italian City- States!

• Use the map to identify where each of the city states was located.

• Color the city-state controlled by the Medici family in RED

• Color the rest of the city-states so that no two bordering city-states are the same color

Tuesday, Feb 7th • Give out HW passes

• Continue walking tour of Florence

• CLOSURE: With a partner, make an advertisement for the city-state of Florence. Include a slogan/attractive catchphrase or jingle, three reasons for why people should travel here along with three attractive, colorful pictures! Due Thursday.

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Wednesday, Feb 8th

• Advertisement due FRIDAY. Remember to include:– A persuasive slogan, catch-phrase, or jingle– THREE illustrations on the attractions found in Florence– THREE detailed captions (one for each illustration)

about what can be seen/done in Florence– MAKE IT NEAT, COLORFUL, & FREE OF ERRORS!

HW- Work on Advertisement- you’ll only have 25 min tomorrow- due Friday!

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Thursday, Feb 8th

• Work on advertisement (25 min)

• Explain who Francesco Petrarch was and why he was important to the Renaissance

• Examine the accomplishments of several important Renaissance artists

HW- FINISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR FLORENCE!

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How did the focus of art change from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance?

• In the Middle Ages, the focus was on God and getting to Heaven. These ideas remained important, however, now the focus is more on HUMANISM over religion.

What is HUMANISM?

• As the Renaissance spread, many scholars became interested in HUMANISM.

• It is the focus on the individual which was emphasized in the classics , or ancient times of Greece & Rome. In these times, people held the belief that individuals are talented and strong and that they can improve society!

The First Great Humanist:Francesco Petrarch

• Francesco Petrarch 1304-1374 was a scholar and is considered the first great humanist!

• He is known for poetry, especially the sonnet- a 14 versed Italian poem

• His work inspired artists!

Teenage Mutant Ninja ARTISTS?

• LEONARDO• MICHELANGELO• DONATELLO• RAPHAEL

LEONARDO da VINCI

Friday, Feb 10th

• Collect rubrics/view advertisements

• Article of the Week! Nya, Steven, Peter, Eric, Selene

• Finish describing/review major art works by the 4 major Ren. Artists

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Da Vinci & The Mona Lisa

• Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa.

• The Mona Lisa or La Gioconda (another name for it) is most

famous piece of art in the world.

It is now owned by the French and hangs in the Louvre.

**What techniques did he use?

Fun fact: (This painting may never have been finished. Why do you think this is?)

Leonardo DaVinci

The Mona Lisa-

a self-portrait?

• Da Vinci also painted The Last Supper .• Where is the VANISHING POINT?• Mysteries surround this work too!

Leonardo DaVinci

The Last Supper-

is this a woman?

Leonardo DaVinci

The Last Supper-

John or Mary?

Bartholomew, James Minor and Andrew form a group of three. All are horrified, Andrew to the point of holding his hands up in a "let's calm down " gesture. Judas, Peter and John form the next group of three. Judas has his face in shadow and is clutching a small bag, presumably money. He is also reaching for bread at the same time as Jesus is. Peter, in the fashion of the time, is shown clutching a knife and, with his hand on John's shoulder, is asking a feminine-looking John "Who does he say it is?". John leans toward him to hear what he says creating a V shape between himself and Jesus which has been interpreted by some as an indication of a marriage between 'Mary' and Jesus. Thomas, James the Elder and Philip are next. 'Doubting' Thomas is pointing upward, maybe asking for one shred of evidence that this is so. His other hand is on the table between James and Philip as though seeking something solid. Matthew, Thaddeus and Simon comprise the last group.

In addition to the Mona Lisa (& Last Supper,) for what did Leonardo da Vinci become famous?

Leonardo was a scientist and an inventor too! He was well-known for his 4,000+ notebook pages that he filled with sketches and notes related to his observations of the world around him and his ideas for inventions.

(A page from his notebook)

Leonardo DaVinci

Sketches of a Human Skeleton

Sketch of a flying machine

** Why do historians think he wrote backwards?

Monday, 2/13/12• B pd: Article of the Week

• Finish viewing/explaining major art works by Renaissance artists

• Introduce Activity:Examining the differences between Classical, Medieval, & Renaissance art

• Group activity: Analyze different pieces of art; decide which time period they must be from and how you know!

Michelangelo Buonoratti

Michelangelo’s Works

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel took four years!

The Pietà-Notice the DETAILS!!!

More of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

How does this demonstrate the story of Genesis in the Bible?

Donatello di Niccolò di Betto Bardi

Donatello (1386-1466)

He lived in Florence in the early to mid 1400’s.

He was inspired by the Greeks and Romans

He also made statues of David, but usually worked in bronze.

DonatelloMajor work: The Feast of Herod

•Also used bronze to sculpt this scene

•Included many details, including background to create a sense of depth

Raphael Sanzio

Raphael

An artist who learned from Michelangelo and Leonardo & is famous for painting School of Athens, which illustrates the spirit of the Renaissance –reflecting on ideas of the Ancient Greeks & Romans and making them modern! ****What perspective techniques does he use?????

Raphael

Also painted The Miraculous Drought of the Fishes: Tells a biblical story; also includes a detailed background and a sense of depth

What was the main focus of Renaissance Visual Artists?

• Artists in all fields created stunning works of art which were NOT JUST BASED ON RELIGION ANYMORE! Now, their focus was NATURE & THE HUMAN FORM!

• After viewing the famous works of art of the 4 artists,• Reflect: Why do you think

these artists are remembered so well?

• They are remembered because they brought about MAJOR CHANGES in European art! • Read over the description of

Renaissance vs. Medieval vs. Classical art and view an example of each

Disobolus, Ancient Rome

•Classical Period (500 BC- 500 AD)•Sculpture, pottery, murals, mosaics•Show importance of people & gods

• Doing real task of daily life• Calm without emotion• looks idealized & perfect• body looks active• bodies often nude• little sense of background

Narthex Tympanum,

Medeival period

• 1120 Ad•A tympanum is an arching space above an entrance (to a Church here)

• The most important figure is the largest• It is religious (Christianity being the religion)•The figures do not try to look like real bodies•Flat stone without much depth

School of Athens, by Raphael

Renaissance 1510 AD

• Active movement• Expression is shown

• Includes Ancient sculptures & philososphers (Plato & Aristotle)• Uses perspective to create deep space

HOMEWORK- p. 16/17• Michelangelo• Sculptor• Architect• Inventor• Italy• Fresco• Statue• Cast in Bronze• Scholar• RenaissanceThe Church?

• S. An architect of many churches & painted the Sistine Chapel

• T. Any artist who carves statues• P. A person who designs buildings• E. A person who imagines new ideas or one who

devises some new process• R. The country where all four artists lived• B. A painting done on a wet plaster wall• A. A carved object• I. To use mold to form a statue in copper & tin• L. A learned or educated person with profound

knowledge• C. A time in history with a “rebirth” of new ideas

St. Peter’s Basilica

GROUP ACTIVITY: Analyzing Art• 1) Begin by examining the piece of art

shown on the projector• 2) Independently use the 3-column chart to

decide which time period this piece was made during and write it down

• 3) Share your answer with your group. • 4) After listening to each group member’s

ideas, finalize your answer and write down 2-3 reasons to explain why your group chose this time period

Bayeux TapestryMedieval

Venus BathingClassical

Madonna & ChildMedieval

Moses(by Michelangelo)

Renaissance

Grave Stele of HegesoClassical

Stained GlassCrucifictionMedieval

Madonna & ChildRenaissance

Procession of Alexander the Great

Classical

Venus &Adonis

Renaissance

Medieval Art vs. Renaissance Art• Major points to remember:– 1) Both depicted (showed) religious subjects– 2) Renaissance Art often focused on nature

and gave attention to detail– 2) Medieval Art exaggerated sizes to show the

importance of religious subjects, whereas Renaissance art used REALISM

– 3) Medieval Art was often flat and cartoon- like– 4) Renaissance Art made use of PERSPECTIVE– 5) Renaissance Art used vibrant, true to life

colors