During the Renaissance period from 1400-1600, art focused on realistic and humanistic depictions of the human form and natural world. Renaissance paintings depicted real people and sculptures created naturalistic portraits, influenced by a revival of interest in ancient Greek and Roman artistic traditions and philosophy. Architecture was characterized by symmetry and balance. The Baroque period that followed continued experimenting with artistic techniques and styles that emphasized movement, drama, and emotion.

1. ART DURING THE
RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE
PERIODS

2. Renaissance Period (1400- 1600)
Renaissance was derived from the word “renaitre”
which means rebirth, revival, rediscovery and was the
period of economic progress.
The period stirred enthusiasm for the study of ancient
philosophy and artistic values.
It was an art characterized by accurate anatomy,
scientific perspective, and deeper landscape.
Focuses on realistic and humanistic art.

3. Renaissance Period (1400- 1600)
Renaissance paintings depicts real-life figures and their
sculptures were naturalistic portraits of human beings.
The architecture during this period was characterized by its
symmetry and balance.
As the classical Greeks believed in the harmonious
development of the person through a sound mind, by the
practice of athletics, the Renaissance held up the ideal of
the well-rounded man, knowledgeable in a number of fields
such as philosophy, science, arts, including painting and
music – and who applies his knowledge to productive and
creative activity

4. Renaissance Period (1400- 1600)
The Renaissance was a period of artistic
experimentation.
It brought man into a full view just like the human
figure in Greek Art.
Renaissance art marks the transition of Europe from the
medieval period to the early modern age.
In many parts of Europe, Early Renaissance art was
created in parallel with Late Medieval art. By 1500, the
Renaissance style prevailed.

5. Renaissance Period (1400- 1600)
The greatest cathedral building of the age was the
rebuilding of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
There are standards and rules to be observed by artists
in creating works of art.
When elements are utilized with the principles in mind,
outstanding artwork is created.

6. Renaissance Period (1400- 1600)
Elements in creating works of art
Balance
- it is the distribution of visual weight on either side of
the vertical axis. Symmetrical balance uses the same
characteristics. Asymmetrical uses different but equally
weighted features.
Contrast
- this is the arrangements of opposite elements (light
vs. dark, rough vs. smooth, small vs. large, etc.)

7. Renaissance Period (1400- 1600)
Elements in creating works of art
Emphasis
- It is used to make certain parts of an artwork stand
out. It creates the center of interest. It is the place in which
an artist draws your eye to first.
Movement
– this refers how the eye moves through the artwork;
leading the attention of the viewer from one aspect of the
work to another. This can create the illusion of action.

8. Renaissance Period (1400- 1600)
Elements in creating works of art
Pattern
- It is the repetition of specific visual elements
such as a unit of shape or form. It is also a method used
to organize surfaces in a consistent regular manner
Rhythm
– It is the regular repetition of, or alternation in
elements to create cohesiveness and interest.

9. Renaissance Period (1400- 1600)
Elements in creating works of art
Unity
– it is a visually pleasing agreement among the
elements in a design. It is the feeling that everything in
the work of art works together and looks like it fits.

10. Renaissance Period (1400- 1600)
Elements in creating works of art
Unity
– it is a visually pleasing agreement among the
elements in a design. It is the feeling that everything in
the work of art works together and looks like it fits.