Art History: Revolutions and Reactions · Renaissance to Post-Modernism
The Renaissance Breakthrough
Examining the shift toward humanism, perspective, and anatomical accuracy in European art.
Key Questions
- 1How did the discovery of linear perspective change the viewer's relationship to the canvas?
- 2In what ways did the focus on humanism reflect broader societal changes?
- 3What role did patronage play in the types of art produced during this era?
ACARA Content Descriptions
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Year: Year 9
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art History: Revolutions and Reactions
Period: Renaissance to Post-Modernism
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