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RENAISSANCE and
BAROQUE PERIOD
RENAISSANCE PERIOD
Rebirth and Rinascimento
Revival of classical forms developed by
ancient Greeks and Romans
Intensified interest in Humanism and
importance of individual.
RENAISSANCE PERIOD : ARTIST
Michelangelo (1475-1564)
An artist has
extraordinary ability
Known for being an
outstanding painter and
sculptor.
ARTIST : Michelangelo
Pieta
Shows Christ in his
mother’s lap after taken
down from the cross
Work of great beauty for
elicit response to viewer
ARTIST : Michelangelo
The Creation of Adam
Based from the scene in
Genesis, the first book of
Bible.
Spent almost four years
painting in the ceiling
RENAISSANCE PERIOD : ARTIST
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
He was a painter, sculptor,
architect, engineer and scientist.
Influenced the Italian art based
from his artworks.
‘Quintessential
Renaissance Man’
ARTIST : Leonardo da Vinci
The Last Supper
Christ seats in the center while his
disciples is on his left and right.
Scenario where one of his disciples
betray Him
ARTIST : Leonardo da Vinci
Mona Lisa
His World Famous Portrait
and his favorite among his
works
It is the result of interest in
natural Chiaroscuro (effect of
light and shadow on the
subject)
RENAISSANCE PERIOD : ARTIST
Raphael (1483-1520)
Considered as the greatest
and most popular artist of all
time.
Next master painter to
inherit Leonardo da Vinci
ARTIST : Raphael
La Belle Jardiniere
One of the most famous
Madonna portrait.
Used contrasting lights and
darks, Leonardo’s influence
RENAISSANCE PERIOD : ARTIST
Donatello(1386-1466)
Greatest sculptor of early
Renaissance and a master
stonecutter
Great understanding of
human behavior
ARTIST : Donatello
Mary Magdalene
Portrayed as a beautiful
young woman with lovely
long hair.
As for Donatello,
Magdalene is a haggard old
woman.