Was the Renaissance, with its unique features and characteristics, a period

distinct from the Medieval Ages, or was it a continuation- the highest point- of
the Middle Ages?

The Renaissance was a period distinct from the Medieval Ages, and it marks
both the end of one era and the start of a new one. The Middle Ages were coming to
an end, and people were finally starting to open up and create a period of
philosophy, literature, and art, as opposed to the Middle Ages, which were mostly
centered on religious faithfulness. The term "renaissance" refers to the "rebirth" of
culture, the arts, politics, and the economy after the Middle Ages. The Renaissance
is frequently considered to as the start of the modern era.

Which among the art works from the Medieval and Renaissance resonates
with you? Provide examples from each period and explain why you chose
them.

Medieval
Lamentation (The Mourning of Christ) (1306) by Giotto di Bondone
This resonates to me because the artist was able to convey through the facial
expressions of the individuals in the painting the grief and mourning they felt for
Christ. The artist was able to convey the melancholy tone with the background,
despite the fact that it wasn't the typical golden background of medieval artworks.

Lamentation (The Mourning of Christ) (1306) by Giotto di Bondone. Photo retrieved from https://artincontext.org/famous-medieval-paintings/

Renaissance
The Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Andrea Mantegna
Because the artist emphasized the anatomical features, which allowed the
emotions of the painting to strike to the viewer's hearts, this piece of art resonates to
me on a deep level. The crying mourners' facial expressions were extremely moving,
and the painting's color and lighting provided a more dramatic effect.
 The Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Andrea Mantegna. Photo retrieved from http://www.travelingintuscany.com/art/andreamantegna/lamentation.htm

Provide two examples that show the influence of art works and artists from the
Medieval and Renaissance Periods to our popular culture and explain why.

They had a significant impact on popular culture, which may be seen in the
media and entertainment created today. The popular tv series "Game of Thrones,"
which features scenes, themes, and set designs that can be linked to medieval art
and history, is one example of how the medieval period has influenced popular
culture. For the Renaissance era, some pop artists take some inspiration from
Renaissance artworks, particularly in their music videos. For example, Ariana
Grande's "God is a Woman," in which she recreated famous artworks including
Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" and Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam."

Recapping Game of Thrones with Medieval Art. Photos retrieved from https://en.thevalue.com/articles/game-of-thrones-recap-medieval-art-2019

The Renaissance in Pop Culture. Photos retrieved from https://www.ensemblepublished.com/blog/the-renaissance-in-pop-

culture