The Renaissance was a time of dramatic change in European history. For the first time since ancient Rome, people in Europe began focusing on improving their lives on Earth, as humanism began to influence many people. The artists, art, and architecture of that era are the clearest examples of how influential those ideas were.
To demonstrate your understanding of these humanist ideas, you will complete a research project that answers the following question:
Which Renaissance ideal(s) most shaped the life and work of your chosen artist?
Renaissance Artists:
Websites
Artcyclopedia - Great place to start your research. Browse artist by name, nationality, movement, medium, and more.
National Gallery of Art - Access 4,000 objects with related information including painting, sculpture, and graphic arts from the Renaissance to the present.
Metropolitan Museum- About 3,500 objects highlights each of the Museum's curatorial departments as well as the entire department of European Paintings. Can be searched by artist, period, style, or keyword.
WebMuseum
Use this if you are still having a hard time picking a piece of art. Pick an artist's name and see examples of their art.
Art History Books - try browsing in the 700s in the library (709)
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