Curated OER
The Northern Renaissance
Differentiating between Northen European art and Italian art, these slides detail the intricacies of art during the Renaissance. The presentation features Flemish, French, German, and English art, as well as the art of Austria, Spain,...
The New York Times
Perspective and Leonardo’s “Perspectograph”
Filippo Brunelleschi's invention of linear perspective during the Renaissance was further developed by his apprentice, a young artist named Leonardo da Vinci. Now modern artists can give da Vinci's famous perspectograph a try...
Curated OER
An Exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's Life and Work
The original Renaissance man, da Vinci is a wonderful subject through which to discuss history, art and science.
Curated OER
Fernando Botero
In this Fernando Botero activity, students read about the life of the painter, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
Curated OER
Art
In this artistic knowledge activity, students examine and discuss the concept of art. Students take a quiz to see how much they know about art history, and discuss questions pertaining to the rights that museums have regarding famous...
Curated OER
The Lost Frescoes
Students explore the life and art of Giotto and his use of perspective in his drawings. They then write a short paper about how political support needs to be generated for community action to save objects of art. They investigate what...
Curated OER
Calligraphy, Handwriting And The Alphabet
Students produce calligraphy projects using writing skills and unique tools in this six-day Art activity. Emphasis is placed upon the work of Portland, Oregon calligraphy artist Inga Dubay and her experiences with "Italic" writing...
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Complete discussion of Michelangelo, Italian Renaissance artist. Discusses his life, his impact on the art world, his political views of the times, and his influence on society. Explanation of works, additional links to other great artists.
Other
Michelangelo.com: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Explore and discover the life and work of Michelangelo.
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Boglewood Group: Titian [Tiziano Vecellio]
Short history of the life of Titian and a discussion of his work.
PBS
Pbs: Sandro Botticelli
An essay on the life and work of Sandro Botticelli, famed artist of the Italian Renaissance, with wonderful reproductions of two of his acclaimed works, "La Primavera" and "Birth of Venus." Part of a larger site on the Renaissance...
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Allesandro Botticelli
Biographical summary of the life and career of Italian Renaissance painter Allesandro Botticelli.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Domenico Ghirlandaio
Biographical summary of the life and career of Domenico Ghirlandaio, 15th-century Italian Renaissance painter.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Giorgio Giorgione
Biographical account highlights the life and career of Italian Renaissance painter Giorgio Giorgione.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Michelangelo Buonarroti
Lengthy biography detailing Michelangelo's life, his works, his achievements, and his influence on other artists. Links to his works including the Sistine Chapel.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Carlo Goldoni
This is a good source of information about the life and times of Carlo Goldoni. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Giovanni Bellini
This ibiblio.org site provides information about the Italian artist, Giovanni Bellini (1430-1516 CE). Contains information about his life and artwork. Gives many examples of his paintings, with brief descriptions.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Leonardo Da Vinci Biography
Bibliographical information on Leonardo Da Vinci from his early life until his death with details on his paintings including The Last Supper and Mona Lisa.