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The Early Renaissance Art

Video title: The Early Renaissance

Use this K12 art and music video to study how Renaissance painters and composers, inspired by the new humanistic philosophy, developed new forms and techniques - from fresco painting to choral polyphony. Admire the beautiful architecture of Brunelleschi, and Ghiberti. See brilliant art works by Botticelli, Titan, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo. Listen to music excerpts from musical compositions by Dufay, Binchois and Dunstable.

 

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The Early Renaissance Art. Learning Objectives for this video:

  • The Early Renaissance Art. Learn about Art and Music in The Early Renaissance. See how Renaissance painters and composers, inspired by humanistic philosophy, developed new forms and techniques.
  • Gain insight to the spirit of the Renaissance, a momentous era that witnessed the development of the chorus, madrigals, and portraiture; the rediscovery of classical antiquity; and the exploration of new forms and techniques, such as painting with oils and four-part polyphony.
  • Observe how the art and music of the Renaissance, revealing a timeless symmetry, balance, and proportion, harmoniously mirror Platonic ideals.
  • See masterpieces by Botticelli, Donatello, Ghiberti, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. Listen to excerpts from compositions by Dufay, Dunstable, Josquin des Prez, Orlando di Lasso, and Praetorius.
  • Discover the many benefits of using online video for visual learning. Educational video for teaching the K-12 curriculum provides online learning for children and students of all ages and abilities. Using subtitled video - or video with closed captions - enables children to choose between watching, listening to, or reading each presentation whichever best suites their individual learning style. A wonderful option particularly for dyslexia and special needs education.

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