The Renaissance was a period between the Middle Ages and modern times where interest in classical antiquity from Greece and Rome grew. It began in Italy in the 14th century and later spread north. Both Northern and Italian Renaissance art moved away from solely religious themes and toward more realistic depictions of people and use of perspective, influenced by humanism and the idea that humans themselves were capable of achievement.

1. The Renaissance -What was it? -Italian vs. Northern -Artwork, etc.

2. What was the Renaissance? A period after the Middle Ages. The start of the “modern world” New interest in old stuff, like Greece & Rome Changes in thought about art, religion, literature, education

3. Where did the renaissance Start? Began in Italy Later spread north to Germany and England What was the difference between the Northern and Italian Renaissance…?

5. The Italian Renaissance They were interested in human achievement (instead of religious or spiritual achievement) The figures in their artwork looked like Greek or Roman gods, i.e. perfect

6. The Northern Renaissance They were interested in the early Christian period. The figures in their artwork were more realistic.

7. Both Northern & Italian Renaissance Interested in Greek & Roman culture (“the classics”) Use of perspective in paintings Believed in humanism Used critical method of study

8. What’s Humanism? Hint: What word is inside the word? Idea started in the Renaissance that people have value, worth. MA: Only God can do good Ren: Humans can do good Liberal arts education (still here today)

9. Medieval Art vs. Renaissance Art

10. No perspective No proportion Little kid drawings? Middle Ages

11. Many religious themes. Shows how central religion was.

14. Renaissance Everyday scenes. More realistic.