Abstract
This lesson covers artworks created during the Renaissance in Europe. It begins with a preface on artworks created prior to the Renaissance that focused on Christian ideology and iconography. Artists discussed include Botticelli, Donatello, Michelangelo, Bernini, and Leonardo da Vinci.
Adapting Materials
For ease of adapting the materials, editable files are provided. Under additional files, you can download the presentation in PowerPoint and the reading list and sketchbook assignment in Word.
Copyright
This OER is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0); it is intended for non-commercial, educational purposes.
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Acknowledgements
This Art Appreciation OER was adapted from existing resources by Marie Porterfield Barry for the Fall 2019 semester as part of East Tennessee State University’s Open Educational Resources (OERs) Awards Program.
Recommended Citation
Porterfield, Marie. 2020. "Lesson 08: The Renaissance." Art Appreciation Open Educational Resource. Johnson City: East Tennessee State University.
https://dc.etsu.edu/art-appreciation-oer/9
Lesson 08 Presentation in PowerPoint
08-The-Renaissance-Reading-List.docx (13 kB)
Lesson 08 Reading List in Word
08-The-Renaissance-Sketchbook-Assignment.docx (11 kB)
Lesson 08 Sketchbook Assignment in Word