The Renaissance · 1400 AD to 1600 AD

Masters of Art and Science

A study of key figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo and their contributions to human knowledge.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did the study of anatomy improve Renaissance art?
  2. 2In what ways was Leonardo da Vinci the ultimate Renaissance man?
  3. 3How did patronage from families like the Medici influence artistic production?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Junior Cycle - Developing Historical ConsciousnessNCCA: Junior Cycle - The Renaissance
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: The Historian's Journey: Discovering Our Past
Unit: The Renaissance
Period: 1400 AD to 1600 AD

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