Da Vinci, L. (n.d.). Last Supper [Image]. Studyblue. Retrieved September 4, 2016, from https://www.studyblue.com/notes/note/n/italy-1500-1600-high-renaissance/deck/2044024
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How was art different during the Renaissance?
“Renaissance patrons wanted art that showed joy in human beauty and life’s pleasures. Renaissance art is more lifelike than in the art of the Middle Ages. Renaissance artists studied perspective, or the differences in the way things look when they are close to something or far away. The artists painted in a way that showed these differences. As a result, their paintings seem to have depth.”
Dowling, M. (2016). Renaissance art. Retrieved September 4, 2016, from http://www.mrdowling.com/704-art.html
Watch the following video to see some examples of famous Renaissance art.
Jackson Sullivan. (2015, January 3). Famous Renaissance art [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfqQbTV81kE
Non fiction print resources
Useful call numbers:
- 709.024
- 759.03
Romanek, T. (2010). Great ideas of the Renaissance. St Catherines, Ontario: Crabtree
940.21 ROM
This book has a fantastic section on the changes that took place during the Renaissance for both art and architecture.
Elliott, L. (2009). The Renaissance in Europe. New York: Crabtree Publishing Company.
940.2 ELL
This book has a great summary of The Visual Arts during the Renaissance.
Murphy, L., & Matthews, R. (2010). Art and culture in the Renaissance World. New York: Rosen Central.
940.21 MUR
This book has a good summary on the changes in art during the Renaissance.
eBooks
Articles from Online Databases
Both encyclopedias have three different levels. Pick the level that suits you best.
You will need to search these encyclopedias using specific names of artists.
Websites
- Pigments through the ages. (n.d.). Retrieved September 11, 2016, from http://www.webexhibits.org/pigments/intro/renaissance.html
This web page looks at the colours used in Renaissance art by different artists.
- Renaissance art. (2010). Retrieved September 4, 2016, from http://www.history.com/topics/renaissance-art
Videos
Nancy Ross. (2013, May 24). TICE ART 1010 Renaissance art [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzhuZmzoX5o
Burns, P. (Producer/Director). (2015). No nonsense Renaissance [Video file]. Pyrmont, N.S.W.: ClickView. Retrieved from ClickView database.
Philinthecircle. (2014, March 16). Renaissance – overview – Goodbye-art academy [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf2G2Il8crw