Italy in the 14th Century

Explore the rich cultural landscape of 14th century Italy in this 37-minute video lecture. Delve into the origins of the Renaissance, examining key figures such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael. Discover the impact of historical events and technological advancements on art and society. Analyze iconic works like the Triumph of Death and Giotto's frescoes in the Arena Chapel. Learn about various artistic techniques including tempera painting, fresco, and illuminated manuscripts. Investigate the role of patronage in Renaissance art production and explore architectural marvels like Siena Cathedral. Gain insight into religious art forms such as altarpieces, triptychs, and polyptychs, while understanding concepts like hieratic scale in medieval and early Renaissance art.

WHAT IS THE RENAISSANCE?
WHEN DID THE RENAISSANCE OCCUR?
WHO IS INVOLVED WITH THE RENAISSANCE?
MICHELANGELO
LEONARDO DA VINCI
RAPHAEL
DONATELLO DONATELLO
BOTTICELLI
MARTIN LUTHER
MACHIAVELLI
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
GALILEO
HOW AWESOME IS IT TO BE LIVING DURING THE RENAISSANCE?
TRIUMPH OF DEATH (Detail)
TRIUMPH OF DEATH (Fire Damage)
TRIUMPH OF DEATH (Restoration)
THE CHURCH OF SANTA TRINITA
MADONNA AND CHILD ENTHRONED By: Cimabue
DISSECTION OF AN ALTARPIECE
TEMPERA OR TEMPURA???
ALTARPIECES EN SITU
MADONNA AND CHILD ENTHRONED By: Giotto
Arena Chapel Padua, Italy
THE MEETING OF JOACHIM AND ANNA
ADORATION OF THE MAGI
THE KISS OF JUDAS
CRUCIFIXION
LAMENTATION
LAST JUDGMENT (and detail)
FRESCO SAFETY
FRESCO SECCO
WHO IS PAYING FOR ART TO BE PRODUCED DURING THE RENAISSANCE?
SIENNA CATHEDRAL Sienna, Italy
ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS
TRIPTYCH
POLYPTYCH
HIERATIC SCALE