Write a few sentences—how are these two paintings different? How does each show human beings?

12th century—from the Netherlands

16th century—from Italy

Giotto di Bondone was an early Renaissance painter

From Florence

Painted frescoes with realistic portrayals of human beings

Florentine, but later worked in Rome

From a family of minor nobility, but became an apprentice of Ghirlandaio (painting a lower-class profession)

Influenced by Plato’s philosophy

A loner: totally dedicated to his work

All of these Michelangelo works were created for popes (Julius II and Paul III). What does this tell you about the popes during this time period?

Florentine

Illegitimate son—trained in studio of sculptor

Travelled around Europe serving various lords

Very realistic painting—observation of nature

Leonardo worked for various Italian cities, including Milan and Florence.

What did the rulers of these cities expect from Leonardo?

From Urbino (Central Italy)

Son of the court painter of the local duke

Both Christian and ancient Greek themes

Thought of as the greatest painter of the Renaissance