Art History and Global Perspectives · Art History
The Renaissance and Humanism
Investigating how the shift toward humanism influenced the techniques and subjects of European art.
Key Questions
- 1How did the discovery of linear perspective change the way people viewed the world?
- 2What does the focus on realistic human anatomy tell us about the values of the time?
- 3How did patronage from wealthy families influence the themes of Renaissance art?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Visual Arts - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art History and Global Perspectives
Period: Art History
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