Art History and Global Perspectives · Art History

The Renaissance and Humanism

A study of how the shift toward human-centered philosophy transformed European art and science.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did the discovery of linear perspective change the way humans viewed their place in the world?
  2. 2In what ways did Renaissance artists blend religious themes with secular interests?
  3. 3How does the portrayal of the human body in this era reflect scientific advancement?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Visual Arts: Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing - Grade 10ON: Visual Arts: Foundations - Grade 10
Grade: Grade 10
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art History and Global Perspectives
Period: Art History

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