MODULE 1

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• Second Quarter – Module 1: Famous Renaissance Artworks and Artists
• Writer: Jerwin D. Mendoza
• Cover Illustrator: John Orville Munar
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• Western artworks show splendor from one era to another as unfolds in our past lessons in the first quarter. Today, as we begin another expedition of arts -seeking grandiosity, we are going to blend-in in the era of Renaissance, where arts are more secular, humanistic and realistic in form.
• The main topic of this module for the second quarter is about the: Famous Renaissance artworks and artists
• Let us first have an assessment on how far you have knowledge about Renaissance Arts.
• As you are going to unveil the different artworks in its period, you will also encounter great artists along the way showcasing their talents and introducing new concepts and style in their artworks. In this module, you are going to meet those famous artists in the Renaissance period with their astounding artworks.
• Rebirth, revival and rediscovery are the words synonymous with Renaissance that come from the word "renaitre". An era where it flourished in Italy in the late 14th century until the early part of the 16th century. This period consists of new discoveries and great intellectual achievements. Renaissance art portrays humanism, realism, individualism and classicism as shown in their different paintings, sculptures and architectures.
• Classicism

  • Reviving the ideas of classical Greece and Rome in arts were obviously the main works of this period. These classical ideas that came from Greece and Rome were used and shown in the works of Renaissance artists. The subjects of their paintings along with religious subjects were ancient Greeks and Roman mythology. They also replicated the ideas of a human body posing in a moving position like the same way during ancient Greece, they called it "contrapposto" which means counter pose. An image that portrays an impression of movement.
• Humanism


  • Many artists follow this philosophy of humanism, believing that the betterment of a person lies in the acquisition of knowledge. Human beings must strive to know more and have more skills in different disciplines. This trait was evident in our renaissance artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Massacio, Michelangelo and many more.
• Individualism


  • Renaissance period calls for self-realization, acknowledging that one 's personality is unique, genuine and important. These ideals were manifested in their work of art as shown in individual subjects in painting, portraits like Mona Lisa, and free standing in sculpture rather than relief flourishes.
• Realism


  • A more real portrayal of their artworks. A true-to-life, realistic interpretation using linear perspective and modeling. Artists tend to put their subject in natural settings and draw with facial expressions showing the reality of the artwork. This characteristic was clear in Michelangelo' works of David.
• Secularism


  • Renaissance artists flourished also because of the patronage from wealthy families like the Medici. In addition to this sponsorship, artists have a freedom to defy religious subjects to more secular subjects and forms of art. They have high intentions of doing non-religious themes in art.
• Donatello


  A pioneer in Italian sculpture with his use of bas relief. A great Italian sculptor of the early Renaissance period. His works are Statue of St. George, Prophet Habacuc, The Feast of Herod, Crucifix for Sanat Croce and his famous work "David." It is known as the first free-standing nude statue since the Medieval period. A statue made of bronze that was commissioned to him by Medici. A free-standing one leg posture that shows remarkable changes in sculpture.
• Leonardo Da Vinci


  Known as the Renaissance Man. A man that has multiple talents and skills in different disciplines. He was an architect, anatomist, botanist, engineer, inventor, mathematician, musician, painter, sculptor and writer. His love for knowledge brought him fame and described as the most diversely gifted man the world ever had. His major works include the famous "Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, The Vitruvian Man, the Virgin in the Rocks and The Adoration of the Magi" and many more.
• Mona Lisa


  • This portrait of Mona Lisa fascinated the world because of her curious smile. Her smile, as many say, hid a secret that made so many interpretations. Leonardo drew this for sixteen years and said to be unfinished.
• The Last Supper


  • Da Vinci most reproduced painting. Da Vinci painted this on the wall of the dining hall of the Monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan.
• Self-portrait


  • Leonardo Da Vinci's self-portrait
• Michelangelo


  A man said to be like Leonardo da Vinci, worthy of being called "Renaissance Man". Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni as his real name was an Italian sculptor, architect, engineer, poet and painter. He has major works in sculpture and painting. His notable works in sculpture are David and Pieta, while in paintings are the paintings in the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the Last Judgement on the altar wall of the Sistine chapel. Some of his works were also remarkable such as the Statue of Moses, An Angel, Madonna and the Child and the Burial of Jesus.
• Paintings in the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

  • Consisted of nine different parts. Each part is a story in a bible, the Creation of Man is the most popular of it all. Michelangelo finished this artwork for four years, from 1508 -1512 because of the difficulty in painting a ceiling.
• The Last Judgement


  • This painting was commissioned to Michelangelo by Pope Clement VII. It depicts the second coming of Jesus Christ and the judgement of God to humanity. It was painted on the wall of the altar of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
• Pieta


  • One of Michelangelo's masterpieces, this sculpture showed Mary cradling the dead body of her son Jesus after it was brought down from the cross. It was made of marble that shows a mother 's love for her son. It was sculpted 1498-1499 and will be found in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
• The Statue of David

  • A version of Michelangelo's famous David, was made of marble in 1501 to 1504. It is a 5.17 ft. meter statue that represents a male nude.
• Raphael


  Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino is his real name. He became first an apprentice of Michelangelo and Leonardo. His paintings were a manifestation of his learnings from these two great artists, showcasing the ideals of shadow from Michelangelo and the sfumato technique from Leonardo.
• Depicts


  Shows or represents
• The second coming of Jesus Christ

  The return of Jesus Christ to Earth and the judgement of God to humanity
• Sistine Chapel


  • Wall of the altar
  • Located in the Vatican
• Pieta


  One of Michelangelo's masterpieces<|>Sculpture showing Mary cradling the dead body of her son Jesus after it was brought down from the cross
• Pieta


  • Made of marble
  • Shows a mother's love for her son
• Pieta was sculpted

  1498-1499
• The Statue of David

  A version of Michelangelo's famous David<|>Marble statue representing a male nude
• When the Statue of David was made

  1501 to 1504
• The Statue of David

  • 5.17 ft. meter statue