in what ways was the renaissance both a rebirth and a great leap forward in the arts? 1.find a piece...
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In what ways was the Renaissance both a rebirth and a great leap forward in the
arts?1. Find a piece of Renaissance art that you are
drawn to and try to sketch/recreate ONE aspect of it. Be as accurate as possible – this is how many of the Renaissance artists perfected their techniques.
2. On the back of your sketch write a paragraph describing what qualities/characteristics make your artwork a product of the Renaissance.
Renaissance = ``rebirth'‘ of Classical (Greek and Roman) art, architecture, and philosophy from the 1300s-1500s
Renaissance = ``rebirth'‘ of Classical (Greek and Roman) art, architecture, and philosophy from the 1300s-1500s
Foreshortening –portraying an object with the apparent shortening due to visual perspective.
Foreshortening –portraying an object with the apparent shortening due to visual perspective.
Symmetry – correct
proportion of body parts & grouping of
figures so that they are the
same on both sides.
Symmetry – correct
proportion of body parts & grouping of
figures so that they are the
same on both sides.
Contrapposto – (counterpoise) depict human form in a non-symmetrical, relaxed stance that appears realistic
Contrapposto – (counterpoise) depict human form in a non-symmetrical, relaxed stance that appears realistic
Sfumato - technique of effecting a gradual transition from one color to another. Sfumato - technique of effecting a gradual transition from one color to another.
Chiaroscuro - the handling of light and dark, shading techniquesChiaroscuro - the handling of light and dark, shading techniques
Marriage of The Virgin
Raphaelhttp://www.mezzo-mondo.com/arts/mm/raphael/RAF011.html