Mr. Trzepinska World Cultures

Introduction to the Renaissance Part 1 – Art Analysis Using the chart below analyze the pieces of art below and answer the following questions Classical Art Medieval Art Renaissance Art - Figures were lifelike but - Most art was religious - Artists showed religious and often idealized. - Figures looked stiff nonreligious scenes. Figures were nude or - - Figures were fully dressed - Figures looked lifelike and draped in togas, or robes. - Faces were serious and three-dimensional - Bodies looked active and Figures were shown in action. showed little expression. - motion was believable. Scenes showed real people - Painted figures looked flat - - Faces were calm and doing everyday tasks. - Paint colors were bright. without emotion. - Faces expressed what people - Backgrounds were mostly - Scenes showed either were feeling. one color, often blue or heroic figures or real - Colors were shown people doing tasks from gold. daily life. responding to light. Full backgrounds showed - Little background. - perspective, adding depth.

Artwork A Artwork B Artwork C Questions for Part 1

1. Identify some interesting details you see in each of these works?

2. Compare and Contrast these paintings, what are some similarities and differences you see?

Decide which period each artwork was created and fill in the chart. List two or more characteristics to support your opinion

Which work is classical art? Which work is Medieval Art? Which work is Renaissance Art? Type the letter here: Type the letter here: Type the letter here:

Give 2 – 3 examples to support Give 2 – 3 examples to support your Give 2 – 3 examples to support your opinion opinion your opinion Part 2 – Crash Course – The Renaissance

Click on the following link and watch “Crash Course World History: The Renaissance and answer the following questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vufba_ZcoR0

1. At 3:13, John Greene describes why Italy was the starting point of the Renaissance. Identify these reasons.

2. At 8:25, John Greene argues why he thinks that Renaissance did not happen. Identify some of his reasons. Do you agree with him? Explain.

3. Why do we place so much value and learning the Renaissance today? How does it impact our society?