Renaissance Art in Italy

8th GradeArt History20 min

aligned to Alberta Social Studies 8 Curriculuum

Learning Objective

I can describe how Renaissance art reflected new ideas in Italy.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

6 min

Exploring the Renaissance

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Guided Notes

5 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The word Renaissance means rebirth and refers to a period between the 14th and 17th centuries of creative achievements in Europe.

  • The Medici family, who ruled the city of Florence, used their wealth to sponsor the arts and sciences.

  • Artists like Leonardo da Vinci were considered true 'Renaissance Men' because they excelled in multiple fields such as painting, sculpting, architecture, and engineering.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe two ways that Renaissance art differed from the art that came before it, based on new ideas from ancient Greece and Rome.

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