Humanism in the Early Renaissance

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Gardner’s Art Through the Ages: the Western Perspective, Volume II, 14th Edition.

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Humanism in the Early Renaissance

Discuss the significance of humanism in early Renaissance art. Write a minimum 3 paragraph essay comparing and contrasting the works provided (Giotto’s Madonna Enthroned and Masaccio’s Tribute Money) in terms of their subject matter and style. Giotto shows humanist influence, yet is still considered part of the the period of the Late Gothic Italy. By the time Masaccio is painting in the Early Italian Renaissance, some stylistic changes occur that historians associated with humanist influence. Explain how you can see humanist influence in the early Italian Renaissance. Your essay should have introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs. Use as much relevant vocabulary as possible.

The virgin Mary sits on a throne with the baby jesus on her lap. She is surrounded by winged angels. Her throne is topped with a Gothic-style arch. The entire altarpiece has a background of gold leaf.

Giotto, Madonna Enthroned, 1310. Tempera and gold leaf on panel.

Jesus stands in the middle of his apostles. He points to St. Peter to go to the Sea of Galilea and catch a fish, which he does on the left side of the fresco. You then see St. Peter again on the right handing the money he found in the fish's mouth to the tax collector. They can now enter the city.

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