HOW IS THE RENAISSANCE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT? – Changes in the Arts and Science
Historically significant events include those that resulted in great change over long periods of time for large numbers of people. In relation to the Renaissance, you will be asked to judge:
●● How did the events cause change? ●● What impact/effect did the events have on their own time? ●● What impact/effect do the events have on us today?
What Significant Changes Occurred in Painting?
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See p. 80
2Explain the changes in the Arts brought about by the Renaissance
The Arts include painting, sculpture, and architecture. What else is included in the Arts?
Renaissance artists made significant improvements in painting compared to medieval
Medieval painting Cimabue’s Madonna Enthroned
Renaissance painting Raphael’s The Marriage of the Virgin
1. What differences do you notice in relation to the way the figures or people are painted? 2. Which painting is more realistic? 3. What do you notice about the colours? 4. Is there a difference in relation to the topic or theme of the paintings? 5. What difference do you notice about the depth of the paintings? 6. Do both paintings make use of light and shade? 7. Are the paintings primary or secondary sources?
artists. You will be able to see these differences by studying these two paintings.
