The Renaissance and Baroque
the art period starting in the 14th century, focused on harmony, balance, and classical inspiration.
What is the Renaissance?
This italian artist sculpted David and painted the Sistine Chapel.
Who is Michelangelo?
the pieces of art that were created during the Renaissance were all similar to each other in shade and color, meaning that the colors were next to each other on the color wheel.
What is Analogous?
This painting by Leonardo Da Vinci depicts Jesus and his disciples sharing a final meal before his crucifixion.
What is The Last Supper?
This is a technique used to create the illusion of 3D space and depth on a 2D surface.
What is perspective?
know for it’s dramatic lighting and emotional intensity. this style followed the Renaissance .
What is Baroque?
the Renaissance artist painted the Last Supper and many other famous paintings
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?
This element of art that indicates the open areas in the artwork was used a lot in italian art.
What is Space
This ceiling masterpiece, painted by Michelangelo is found in the Vatican.
What is the Sistine Chapel ceiling?
These are fundamental tools used to create a 3D illusion, giving pieces depth on a flat surface.
What is light and shadow?
this famous painting Leonardo Da Vinci shows a woman with a mysterious smile.
what is the Mona Lisa?
known for his intense realism, dramatic use of lighting and shadow. (chiaroscuro)
Who is Caravaggio?
This is shown in the background of the northern renaissance artworks using lightness or darkness of the surface.
What is value?
This popular Dutch Baroque painting by Johannes Vermeer shows a girl turned toward the viewr wearing a striking pearl earring.
What is Girl with a Pearl Earring?
This refers to the use of oil paints to a canvas support that has been stretched and secured to a wooden frame.
What is oil on a stretched canvas?
Renaissance artist that painted The School of Athens showcasing classical philosophers and perfect perspective.
Who is Raphael?
Dutch master in the Baroque period known for his portraits, self portrait, and use of light and shadow, including his iconic Night Watch.
Who is Rembrandt van Rijn?
This is shown often in northern renaissance art defined as a symbol of direction that creates boundaries of shape and form.
what is a line?
This Botticelli painting shows the Roman goddess of love standing in a seashell, emerging from the ocean.
What is The Birth of Venus
This refers to the emphasis on human potential, individual achievement, and classical learning, which profoundly influenced themes and styles.
What is Humanism?
This period of art started in the 14th century with the Renaissance, focusing on realism and classical ideas, and later shifted to the more dramatic and emotional style of the Baroque.
What is the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque period?
This Dutch Baroque artist is famous for his serene and intimate paintings of domestic life, including “Girl with a Pearl Earring” and “The Milkmaid,” often using natural light to create calm, quiet scenes.
Who is Johannes Vermeer?
This is the strong use of contrasts between light and dark/shadows in art, and is seen in famous works like the Mona Lisa.
What is Chiaroscuro?
This famous painting also by Leonardo da Vinci shows the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus, who is playing with a lamb
What is Virgin of the Rocks?
In renaissance art, this is where figures are arranged to form a triangular shape. This was a common technique used to create stability, unity and emphasis.
What is Pyramid Configuration?