Mr. Roughton
How to Analyze Art
How does analyzing art differ from analyzing text? Young historians consider a piece of Italian Renaissance art and practice another type of primary source analysis through a close look and discussion of Bernardo Zenale's...
Curated OER
Heroes Portrait
Eighth graders investigate art appreciation and Renaissance portraits through time. They create a portrait.
Curated OER
Arcimboldo Style Self Portraits
Learners view and discuss Renaissance art, including the work of Arcimboldo. They create their own self portraits through imagery and symbolism in the Arcimboldo style.
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Mc Murry University: The Art of Renaissance Science: Galileo and Perspective
Links to pages with images and information on Galileo Galilei and the mathematics of perspective used in art of the Renaissance.
Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement
Web Exhibits: Pigments Through the Ages: Renaissance and Baroque
Illustrated essay on the paints and painting techniques used by Renaissance and baroque artists.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Raphael
6 colorful images from Raphael. Click on each to find a brief explanation and analysis as well as details from the painting.