Visual Arts History 2269F/G Lecture 2: Renaissance Lecture Week Two 2016
24 Apr 2016
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Began as early as the 13th century, with art of giotto, and ended in the late 16th century, with art of michelangelo and titian. What is the darker side of the renaissance? . Religious conflict between protestant ideas and roman catholic church ( the. Renaissance also brought about political ignorance, religious intolerance, slavery, and massive inequality in wealth and status. What does brotton mean by an educated renaissance? . Three basic arts: grammar, logic and rhetoric (trivium) Course of study followed by most young men, studied classical texts of greek and. Roman language, culture, politics, philosophy, became central to renaissance thought and moral philosophy (republican ideals, not necessarily applied equally, as demonstrated by imperial rule over colonies) Considered new men , scholarly but worldly, new focus placed upon the individual (ex. Study of liberal arts represented through objects on display (hymn book, globe, lute, etc. ) Study of humanities led to prestige and fame, considered sophisticated.
