How are these two paintings different?

How are these two paintings different?

Evolutions in Art

Evolution = growth

During the Renaissance artists began to show life as it really was… Then the

Reformation made the Art of the Renaissance even more diverse…

Objective

By the end of the period you will have: 1.Analyzed images of art that are Medieval,

Renaissance, Reformation and Counter Reformation.

2.grouped the images according to your own organizational system, and…

3.composed a thesis statement about the paintings.

Essential Questions• 1. What is the Renaissance and how did it impact history?

• 2. What is the role of powerful families in the Renaissance?

• 3. How does art evolve during the time of the Renaissance?

• 4. Who are some of the most influential artists (and thinkers) of the Renaissance?

• 5. What disagreements caused the Protestant Reformation and how did the Catholic Church Respond?

Today you are going to be looking at and analyzing dozens of images…

Picture Sort• Take a look at all of the pictures• Put them in any type of order or group

that you want in a PPT or on template• There is no wrong way to sort the

pictures… as long as you explain your choices

• You must have at least 2 categories and use at least 3 pictures

What should this look like?

Category 1

I put these pictures together because…

Categories to think of…

• Medieval• Renaissance

– Perspective– Realism

• Reformation Art– Portraits– Symbolism

• Counter Reformation Art– Religious themes

• By Artist or Theme• Transition Period or Post Renaissance?

When you finish your “sorting”

Create a thesis statement in an effort to write an essay that shows your knowledge of your choices.

Your paintings will be your sources from which to support your thesis.

Once you’ve developed a thesis, you can find more paintings to support your cause

Example…

• Thesis:

• Renaissance art evolved from Medieval Art by displaying more perspective and realism.

• Use this image to describe the lack of perspective and realism in Medieval art…

Example…

• Then use this picture to describe and prove perspective and realism…

Example Two…

• Peter Bruegel is a great representation of the Northern Renaissance movement because of his simple landscapes and peasant scenes.

Example Two…

• Then you could use these paintings to prove your point:

Your Essay Should Include…

• a thesis statement• Several paragraphs to support your thesis• References to at least 3 images– With knowledge of the images (artist, title, etc…)

Paintings/Artists

• Mr. Katz can help you identify all the paintings and all the artists. – Use this information to start research on the

IMPACT of the artist or painting– Then you can do research to add paintings and

artists as you see fit.

Review

• TODAY• Sort the pictures into at least 2 categories• Develop a thesis from your picture sort

• THIS WEEK• Write your essay…– Using your pictures etc. to support your thesis