The document provides an overview of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods in Europe between the 14th-18th centuries. It discusses the origins and spread of humanism during the Renaissance, which emphasized education and the abilities of humans. Famous Renaissance artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci developed new techniques in painting and sculpture. Renaissance architecture revived classical Greek and Roman styles which emphasized symmetry, proportion and geometry. Baroque and Rococo styles followed, characterized by elaborate ornamentation, gilding, and asymmetry in architecture, interior design, and the decorative arts.
The document provides an overview of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods in Europe between the 14th-18th centuries. It discusses the origins and spread of humanism during the Renaissance, which emphasized education and the abilities of humans. Famous Renaissance artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci developed new techniques in painting and sculpture. Renaissance architecture revived classical Greek and Roman styles which emphasized symmetry, proportion and geometry. Baroque and Rococo styles followed, characterized by elaborate ornamentation, gilding, and asymmetry in architecture, interior design, and the decorative arts.
The document provides an overview of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods in Europe between the 14th-18th centuries. It discusses the origins and spread of humanism during the Renaissance, which emphasized education and the abilities of humans. Famous Renaissance artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci developed new techniques in painting and sculpture. Renaissance architecture revived classical Greek and Roman styles which emphasized symmetry, proportion and geometry. Baroque and Rococo styles followed, characterized by elaborate ornamentation, gilding, and asymmetry in architecture, interior design, and the decorative arts.
The document provides an overview of the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo periods in Europe between the 14th-18th centuries. It discusses the origins and spread of humanism during the Renaissance, which emphasized education and the abilities of humans. Famous Renaissance artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci developed new techniques in painting and sculpture. Renaissance architecture revived classical Greek and Roman styles which emphasized symmetry, proportion and geometry. Baroque and Rococo styles followed, characterized by elaborate ornamentation, gilding, and asymmetry in architecture, interior design, and the decorative arts.
index • Renaissance origins • Humanism • Art science • Architectural • Development in Italy • Spread in Europe • Baroque • Rococo • Conclusion Renaissance origins • Period • Cultural bridge • Started as cultural movement in Florence Italy • Spread to the rest of Europe • Beginning of early modern age • Renewed interest in learning Greek and Romans humanism • The intellectual basis • Derived from Greek philosophy “Protagoras” • Said “Man is the measure of all things”. • It is usually interpreted to mean that the individual human being, rather than a god or an unchanging moral law, is the ultimate source of value • New thinking in art, architectural, politics, science and literature • Emphasized the abilities and accomplishments of human beings Humanism • Humanists believed people were capable of great things and placed a great value on education • As a result, artists, architects, leaders, writers, scientists and other talented individuals were greatly admired Renaissance art & science Because of humanism a new kind of techniques and art was developed during this time. Art & science • Mark a cultural Rebirth at the close of the middle ages • Highly realistic linear Perspective in oil painting • Trend towards realism • Painter developed other techniques – studying lights, shadow • Such as Leonardo’s human anatomy • Artists painted everyday life instead of religious scenes. Renaissance art • Oil-based paintings were used for the first time. • Artists began to paint in perspective (3D) and use shading • Artist painted everyday life instead of religious scenes Michelangelo – famous painter & sculptor • Michelangelo was born in Florence, Italy • Credited as one of great architecture of renaissance • Regarded as change of humanism • Created some great buildings • He was also architect of St. peter’s basilica Michelangelo’s work
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Pieta Creation of Adam
Leonardo da Vinci • A great painter, sculptor, architect, scientist and engineer etc. • First scientist to perform human dissections of the body to study anatomy. • Painted very realistic pictures such as the Mona- Lisa and last supper. Leonardo’s work Renaissance literature & philosophy Because of renaissance lit. and philosophy a new kind of thinking started, which may helped to change the world Renaissance literature & philosophy • William Shakespeare is probably the most famous renaissance writer. • He is most famous for his plays, but also wrote poetry • His writing shows a deep understating of human nature and expressed the love. Martin Luther's ideas • He believed that the way to heaven was to have faith in god • He believed the bible was the only authority for Christians. Martin Luther • Martin Luther's followers became known as protestants. They protested against the church and its teachings. • Martin Luther started the Lutheran church. • And because of martin Luther now everyone have equal rights. Renaissance architecture Because of the interest in studying antiquity, the interest led them to the architecture of Greek and roman. Renaissance architecture • period between the early 15th and early 17th centuries in different regions of Europe, in which there was a conscious revival and development of certain elements of Classical Greek and Roman thought and material culture. Renaissance architecture • The Renaissance style places emphasis, symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts as they are demonstrated in the architecture of Classical antiquity and in particular, the architecture of Ancient Rome, of which many examples remained. Renaissance • as well as the use of semicircular arches, hemispherical domes, niches and aedicule's replaced the more complex proportional systems and irregular profiles of medieval buildings. • Orderly arrangements of columns, pilasters and lintels Renaissance • Renaissance architecture divided into three parts : • Early renaissance(the Quattrocento) : 1400- 1500 • High renaissance : 1500-1525 • Mannerism : 1520-1600 quattrocento • In the quattrocento, concepts of architectural order were explored and rules were formulated. quattrocento • The study of classical antiquity led in particular to the adoption of classical detail and ornamentation. High renaissance • Classical antiquity were developed and used greater surety. • Bramate (1444-1514) was most representative architect • Who applied classical architecture to contemporary buildings. Renaissance interior • The first revival of classical architecture and decoration took place at the end of the 14th century in Florence. Renaissance • Ancient forms of ornament and rules of architecture began to be used in public buildings and in private houses as well as on furniture, ceramics, and metalwork. Renaissance • Interiors featured elaborate plaster decoration, carved wooden paneling, or colorful painted murals on walls and patterned marble floors. Mannerism and Baroque • In contrast to the restrained and “pure” classicism of Palladio and the high Renaissance was a subsequent movement characterized by a more lively and innovative use of form and color. • This style is known as Mannerism, and it led to a full-blown style called baroque. • Interiors designed in these styles are often richly encrusted with ornament, usually colorful, and often gilded. • Stained-glass windows, painted walls, colored marble columns, mantelpieces, and floors. Capitoline hill St. peter’s basilica Balanced architecture of church St. peter’s basilica is world’s largest church. Architect was Michelangelo Was build in 319 AD The basilica stood for over 1,000 years, however it had started to deteriorate and due to serious concerns that it may collapse. St. peter’s basilica
Extended use of marbles
St. peter’s basilica Baroque 1600 - 1750 Baroque • Baroque style was born in Italy in the 17th century and had filled housing of affluent Italians with unprecedented luxury, elegance and intricacy. • The baroque is a period of style that used exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted detail to produce drama, tension, grandeur in sculpture, paintings, and architecture Baroque • The characteristic features of Baroque • Luxurious linens (brocade, silk, velvet) and rich finishing (tapestries, plaster on the walls and ceiling). Baroque décor seek pomp and demonstrative grandeur. • Picturesque decoration of the ceiling and the walls. Baroque • Sculptures and graceful statues placed for emphasis
Deep carving, rich colors
Baroque • Baroque furniture must necessarily have presentable and expensive look. It is characterized: • Fabric upholstery • Lacquering and gilding • Curved legs • Sophisticated carving Baroque • Furniture, which would be decorated with exquisite carvings covered with gold or bronze, precious wood veneers, trimmed with mosaic and valuable metal, can make be ordered as an option. Rococo 18th century Rococo • During the reign of the next French king, Louis XV, a new style of decoration evolved. • It is much lighter and more fanciful in concept, making use of asymmetrical arrangement, curving lines, and unusual combinations of natural motifs. • The French words for two of the most popular motifs gave the style its name— rocaille (rustic work or arrangements of imaginary rocks) and coquille (shell) were combined as rococo. • Rococo style, in interior design, the decorative arts, paintings, architecture and sculpture that originated in Paris in the early 18th century but was soon adopted throughout France and later in other countries. • Was in many respects a continuous of the baroque, particularly in the use of light and shadow and compositional movement. Rococo The characteristic features of the style Rococo: • Gentle colors, combined with the glance of gold: light pink, cream, light blue, light shades of purple, green, yellow, peach, pearl, cream colors, etc.. • Rococo tends to mythological and erotic subjects: images and figures of nymphs, cupids, Dryads, ancient gods and goddesses adorning the interior in this style. Rococo • The presence of elements of Chinese style, due to the fashion trends with their oriental luxury. screens, curtains, fans, tapestries with oriental landscapes. • Basics of style are asymmetry, smooth lines, rounded forms, decorative loading.
Rich use of gold, marble and colors
Rococo • Luxury materials: natural wood, elegant fabrics (brocade, silk, satin, velvet), glass and crystal, forged metal elements (bronze, brass, copper, etc.), natural and artificial gilding.
Rich ornamentation, so much carving
Rococo • Elegant, comfortable rooms: • The abundance of decorative elements, mirrors and paintings in massive gilt frames, figurines and boxes, antique clock and wrought candelabra. Rococo Rococo The louver is the world’s largest art museum. a great work of rococo.
The louver conclusion • Renaissance was a beautiful era which gave us a new kind of thinking, and creating new things while keeping up with traditional values. • During this period there were some great people who did some great job in the field of art, architecture, paintings and writing. • Baroque is continuation of renaissance in some ways, but it’s bigger in every way, they made every thing so grandeur. • While rococo is elegance with richness, everything is so beautiful with asymmetrical.
