Art History and Global Traditions · Art History

Renaissance Innovation and Realism

Examining the shift toward mathematical perspective and anatomical accuracy in European art.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did the discovery of linear perspective change the way stories were told in art?
  2. 2What role did science and observation play in the development of Renaissance techniques?
  3. 3How did the status of the artist change during this historical period?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9AVA5R01AC9AVA5R02
Year: Year 5
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art History and Global Traditions
Period: Art History

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