Years of Existence

● The Renaissance period spanned from the 14th century to the 17th century, and its art lasted from
roughly the 14th century to the 16th century.
The Renaissance lasted for nearly three centuries, in three successive periods: the Trecento (14th
century), the Quattrocento (15th century) and the Cinquecento (16th century).
Origin

● The origins of Renaissance art can be traced to Italy in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.
The Renaissance began in Italy, the birthplace of the Roman Empire. Following the fall of the empire in
the 4th century, and the subsequent dark ages, the incredible art and ideas of Roman times were
temporarily lost. They were later rediscovered in Italy in around the 12th century, leading to the
Renaissance. There is some debate over the actual start of the Renaissance

● Renaissance means “rebirth.”

French word. The driving force of this rebirth was Renaissance art and artists. Rebirth of art and
learning, reawakening, the great revival

● One of the key figures in the development of Renaissance art was Giotto di Bondone, a painter who
was active in Florence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries.
Giotto is one of the most important artists in the development of Western art. Pre-empting by a century
many of the preoccupations and concerns of the Italian High Renaissance, his paintings ushered in a
new era in painting that brought together religious antiquity and the developing idea of Renaissance
Humanism.

● It was during the 15th and 16th centuries that Renaissance art truly flourished, with artists like
Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael creating some of the most famous works of art in
history.
Sila ang the big 3 Artist dahil sa mga kilalang artworks nila.

Famous Artworks

1. Mona Lisa & The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci

2. The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo Buonarroti

3. The School of Athens by Raphael

4. The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli

Major Subjects/Objects

● Renaissance artists were interested in a wide range of subjects and objects, and their works reflect the
diversity of their interests and the richness of the world around them. Here are some of the major
subjects or objects that were popular during this period:

○ Human figure

○ Christian religious themes

○ Classical mythology

○ Portraits

○ Landscapes

Purpose of Artworks

● Renaissance artists used their works for various purposes, from aesthetic and humanistic to religious
and political. However, Renaissance art sought to capture the experience of the individual and the
beauty and mystery of the natural world.

Relevance to Society

● The relevance of Renaissance art to society is multi-faceted. First and foremost, Renaissance art had a
profound impact on the development of Western art and culture.

● Renaissance art played an important role in the cultural, social, and political life of the time.

● Renaissance art also had a significant impact on religious life.

● Renaissance art played a role in the development of science and technology.