THE RENAISSANCE ARTIST'S USE OF SHAPE
Unit Overview
Renaissance artists viewed the circle and square as the perfect shapes, equal in balance. In this unit, you will view the geometrically harmonious paintings of two artists: Pieter Bruegel and Piero Della Francesca. You will find that Mathematics play a great part in painting; most painters are very good at geometry.
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I. Geometry in Art
As you now know, Piero Della Francesca was very mathematical. Circles and squares were the blueprints of the Renaissance painting. Proportions can be placed within these shapes to achieve a realistic figure.
Take a second look at the Baptism. Could the artist have achieved such a harmony in this picture without the circles?
Take a look at the following article online article: Inscribed Circles and Squares PDF.
II. Family Life in the Renaissance
The dominant form of household was the nuclear family, in most cases headed by a married couple. The male head of the nuclear family- the patriarch- was above all concerned with property. His property, or wealth, sustained his family and permitted their survival and welfare.
The marriage process began with agreements among male kin on both sides about property arrangements. But there were religious and sentimental aspects of a marriage as well. The husband and wife cooperated for the welfare of the family; divorce was not a legitimate option.
If no dowry was present, a daughter would pursue a religious life in a convent. Though not their original inclination, they may have developed a liking for the institution and found it a relief to have been spared the difficulties and dangers of marriage. This practice of sending daughters to convents became very common in some Italian cities, especially after 1500, when dowry values soared.
Now answer questions 1-19.
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