Northern Renaissance

During the Renaissance in Italy and Northern Europe there were many artists inspired by the world around them. In Italy, artists used humanism and naturalism to show how the world could be seen in a piece of art. In Northern Europe, artists use symbolism to show the story and meaning behind the art work. In both places people drew inspiration from these amazing artists and art pieces. The Renaissance art in Italy is inspired by humanism and naturalism. Many artists such as Giotto, Duccio, and…

1. What was the attitude of the “Men of the Renaissance” toward their own place in history? The “Men of the Renaissance” considered their place history incredibly important. Bruni, along with many others, believed that “they were bringing a whole new culture to new birth” and that the accomplishments of their “generation marked an epoch in intellectual history”. The early humanists longed for the revival of the classical world. They wanted to distance themselves, and society, from the Middle…

Printmaking is an art form that largely began in the early 16th Century Renaissance Europe. The art form involved drawing or engraving directly in a metal plate, and the use of paint and oils in order to duplicate an image. This inexpensive process allowed for the infinite duplication of artwork, resulting in the large recognition of artists from across Europe and public knowledge of their works. This form of art was of great benefit to those of whom could not afford original works, allowing for…

Isaac Kim Mr. Rosa Junior Writing Project 2 January 2015 Renaissance Many historical events have affected and influenced modern society. The Renaissance was a major event which occurred in mostly Europe and has inspired many other cultural movements around the world. The Renaissance started in 1350 in Italy. The rest of Europe became caught up in the Renaissance in 1450 and the Renaissance ended in 1620. The Renaissance was a significant era which viewed different themes such as music,…

The meaning of renaissance is “rebirth”. It’s a time where new ideas and creations were born. The first renaissance began in cities throughout Italy. Italy had a strong presence of antiquity than any other part of Europe. Italy began to revive the activity of buying and selling goods and town building. Feudalism had less of an influence towards Italy. Feudalism is where social classes were divided based on their position in the economy. Before the renaissance came into full effect, the…

divided into three sections that are together and have artwork in both the inside and outside, although there has been no actual evidence that proves it. The painting is very complex and represents a highly religious time, the Northern Renaissance. The Northern Renaissance was a time when humanism played a big part in painting, which The Annunciation by Jan van Eyck represents. The annunciation is a strong example of the humanistic…

revolutionary artist during the Late Gothic and Early Renaissance era (c. 1300-1500). However, each artist had incredibly different styles and utilized different mediums that they would later become known for. Giotto lived and worked in Florence during a period when religious subjects and styles had been laid down by centuries of tradition. As the first artist to depict human emotion, his influence put Western art on a path to the Renaissance. Jan van Eyck was one of the first Flemish artist to…

There are many different types of paintings throughout the different time periods. Throughout this analysis I will be going into further detail in regards to the differences of the Italian Renaissance, Northern Renaissance, and the Baroque time period. The specific paintings that I will be discussing are as follows: The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci, Arnolfini Double Portrait by Jan van Eyck, and The Raising of the Cross by Rubens. The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci was meant to depict a…

The Italian Renaissance in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Italy was the upbringing of several new ideas and concepts that many Europeans were not familiar with at the time, as well as the transition from medieval to modern times. As stated by a Swiss historian in the nineteenth-century, the Renaissance was the “prototype of the modern world.” Humanism was introduced and spread by Francesco Petrarch, the “father of humanism,” as well as several other humanists. Platonism was briefly revived,…

the Medici of Florence and what role did they play in the development of the Italian Renaissance? What artists did this family influence? Lorenzo de Medici, who assumed the control of his family in 1469, had founded the Platonic Academy of Philosophy. This family influenced Sandro Botticelli and Michelangelo. 3. How does the Deposition (fig. 19-4) by Rogier van der Weyden represent Northern European Renaissance painting? Rogier has given emphasis to the pathos and human feeling as an…