Design based

on history:
THE RENAISSANCE
Presented by: María Victoria Orozco,
Margarita Flores and Andrea Beteta.
 01. Introduction
Table of 02. Historical context

CONTENTS
03. Characteristics
04. Art
05. Cultural impact
06. Impact on society
INTRODUCTION
To better illustrate how design

impacted history, or how history

impacted design, we decided to

incorporate a specific time in history,

where design was really important,

and that is the Renaissance.

HistoricalCONTEXT
The Renaissance was a transformative period in
European history that spanned roughly from the 14th to
the 17th century.

It originates in Italy during the late Middle Ages and

later spread across Europe.

The Renaissance had emerged as a reaction to

feudalism and saw the rise of centralized monarchies.
CHARACTERISTICS
1. Humanism:Renaissance thinkers emphasized the
importance of human potential, achievements, and
capabilities.
2. Revival of Classical Learning: Renaissance scholars
rediscovered and studied the works of ancient Greek
and Roman philosophers, writers, and artists.
3. Artistic Innovation: Renaissance artists introduced
new techniques and styles that emphasized realism,
perspective, and the portrayal of human emotion
and anatomy.
4. Scientific Inquiry: The Renaissance saw a renewed
interest in scientific exploration and
experimentation.
5. Patronage of the Arts: Wealthy individuals, city-
states, and the Catholic Church provided patronage
to artists, scholars, and scientists.
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 TheART
The Renaissance was a golden age for the arts, marked by

groundbreaking achievements in painting, sculpture,

architecture, and literature. Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci,

Michelangelo, and Raphael produced masterpieces that

reflected the ideals of classical beauty.

The
PAITINGS
Design during the Renaissance had changed, it
had now become of high variety. Painters
revolutionized the use of perspective, creating
the illusion of depth. Artists had been
portraying more landscapes, whereas now the
focus was on capturing individuality.
The
SCULPTURES
In terms of design in sculptures, renaissance
sculptors aimed for greater realism in their
work, becoming more accurate and precise.
They studied ancient Greek and Roman
sculptures to inform their own work. They
adopted classical techniques and idealized
proportions to mimic classical art.
 TheARCHITECTURE
01 Inspiration
Renaissance architects drew
inspiration from the architecture
of ancient Greece and Rome
seeking to revive classical forms.
They had started to incorporate
columns, arches and domes into
their designs.
02 Harmony
They had large harmony and
symmetry in their work.
Renaissance architects had
designed a wide range of buildings,
including churches, palaces,
government buildings, and public
squares.
Cultural IMPACT
Artistic Renaissance
Literary Renaissance
Scientific Revolution
Humanism
Printing Revolution
Architectural Renaissance
Cultural Exchange and Global
Exploration
01 Fashion
IMPACT ON SOCIETY
02 Architecture

03 Art and Design

Philosophy and
04 Education

Science and
05
Innovation
Thank
you