Question

ii renaissance art
art was a major part of the cultural progress of the renaissance. many famous pieces of art that came from the renaissance are still appreciated today! these works included paintings, sculptures, frescoes and architecture. the most famous artists of the renaissance included: michelangelo, leonardo da vinci, raphael, sandro botticelli
watch this video to learn more about renaissance art and answer the following questions.
list one reason why the renaissance started in italy.
who was the medici family? how did they contribute to the renaissance?
what was one new medium (material) artists used to create their art?
compare and contrast renaissance art to medieval art. how were they similar? how were they different?

Explanation:

1. Italy's strategic location for trade facilitated the exchange of ideas and resources necessary for the Renaissance.
2. The Medici family was a wealthy and influential banking family in Florence. They used their wealth to sponsor artists, scholars, and architects, which greatly contributed to the flourishing of Renaissance art, literature, and science.
3. Egg - tempera, made by mixing color pigments with egg yolk, was a popular medium during the Renaissance.
4. Similarities: Both Renaissance and Medieval art often had religious themes. Differences: Renaissance art was more realistic, with better use of perspective, proportion, and anatomy, while Medieval art was more stylized and symbolic.

Answer:

1. Italy's strategic trade location.
2. The Medici family was a wealthy banking family in Florence. They used their wealth to sponsor the arts.
3. Egg - tempera (color pigments mixed with egg yolk).
4. Similarities: Often had religious themes. Differences: Renaissance art was more realistic with better use of perspective, proportion, and anatomy; Medieval art was more stylized and symbolic.