WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Arts 9, Quarter 2, Week 2

ARTS OF RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE PERIODS

(Characteristics of Arts in Renaissance and Baroque Periods)

Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ____________________

Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC)

Identifies distinct characteristics of arts during the Renaissance and Baroque
periods A9EL-IIa-2

Learning Objective:
• Identify distinct characteristics of arts during the different art periods.
• Differentiate arts of Renaissance and Baroque using its distinct characteristics.
• Reflect on the artwork of different periods by applying its distinct
characteristics.

Time allotment: 1 hour

Key Concepts

Characteristics of Renaissance Art

The Renaissance period emerged in Italy in the late 14th century and reached its
zenith in the late 15th century. This was a period when Europe underwent an
astonishing renewal in the fields of fine art, such as painting, architecture, sculpture
and drawing.

Renaissance art, painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and literature produced

during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries in Europe under the combined influences of
an increased awareness of nature, a revival of classical learning, and a more
individualistic view of man. Scholars no longer believe that the Renaissance marked an
abrupt break with medieval values, as is suggested by the French word renaissance,
literally “rebirth.” Rather, historical sources suggest that interest in nature,
humanistic learning, and individualism were already present in the late medieval
period and became dominant in 15th- and 16th-century Italy concurrently with social
and economic changes such as the secularization of daily life, the rise of a rational
money-credit economy, and greatly increased social mobility.

Renaissance art is marked by a gradual shift from the abstract forms of the medieval
period to the presentational forms of the 15th century. Subjects grew from mostly
biblical scenes to include portraits, episodes from classical religion, and events from
contemporary life. Human figures are often rendered in the dynamic process, showing
expression, using gesture, and interacting with one another. They are not flat but
suggest mass, and they often occupy a realistic landscape, rather than stand against a
gold background as some figures do in the art of the middle ages. Renaissance art from
Northern Europe emphasized precise detail as a means of achieving a realistic work.

What Are the Main Characteristics of

Renaissance Art?

1. Realism and expressions

2. Perspective
3. Classicism
4. Individualism
5. Light and shadow
6. Complex arrangement
7. Naturalism

Author: Rhea E. Abao

School/Station: San Vicente II National High School
Division: Surigao del Sur
email address: rhea.abao@deped.gov.ph
Characteristics of Baroque Arts

Baroque art came about during the period from 1600 to 1700. The movement’s initial
works began in Italy but went on to be seen in France, Germany, Spain and the
Netherlands. During this time, artists were encouraged by the Catholic Church to
exhibit stronger religious characteristics in their paintings.

There is usually one source of light, known as tenebrism, in Baroque art. The
contrasting light and dark, such as in shadows, bring drama to the works. Both have
an effect on the emotions and the intensity of the piece.

Realism is an important aspect of Baroque art. Rubens embraced reality in his art.
In “Saint George and the Dragon,” Saint George is muscular with a suit of armor that
appears as it did in everyday life. His horse is depicted as feisty and strong.

Naturalism was also seen in Baroque art through the use of normal details unique to
daily life. Caravaggio employed this technique in his work by showing local places
such as taverns and peasants. He places the viewer in the painting through applying
things as part of both the foreground and central space. Facial expressions highlight
the subjects’ moods or emotions. Artists would sometimes put themselves in the
painting as part of the shadows. For example, Diego Velazquez is seen in the left of
his painting “Las Meninas.”

Baroque style is characterized by exaggerated motion and clear detail used to produce
drama, exuberance, and grandeur in sculpture, painting, architecture, literature,
dance, and music. Baroque iconography was direct, obvious, and dramatic, intending
to appeal above all the senses and the emotions.

Activity 1: How Unique Am I

Instruction: Identify distinct characteristics of arts during the different art periods.

Renaissance Period Baroque Period

Mona Lisa “Conversion of St. Paul”
Leonardo di ser Piero Da Vinci Amerighi da Caravaggio
1. 2.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mona_Lisa,_by_Leonardo_da_in
ci,_from_C2RMF_retouched.jpg
https://www.flickr.com/photos/eoskins/29005957745

Author: Rhea E. Abao

School/Station: San Vicente II National High School
Division: Surigao del Sur
email address: rhea.abao@deped.gov.ph
 Scoring Rubric

5 4 3
Content A complete and Only 1 correct Response is unclear.
correct response was response was given.
given.
Demonstrated Shows complete Shows some Shows lack of
Knowledge understanding of the understanding of the understanding for
question/instruction. question/instruction. the
question/instruction.

Activity 2: Spot the difference

Direction: Choose from the two sculptures the Renaissance and Baroque period.
Compare and contrast the two using the following indicators:

“Pietà” ''The Ecstasy of St. Theresa''

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Michelangelo%27s_Pieta_5450_cropncleaned_edit.j
pg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ecstasy_St_Theresa_SM_della_Vittoria.jpg

1. Name of Sculpture

2. Period, and era when it

was created

3. Materials used

4. The use of elements of

arts in the sculpture
(lines, shape, color,
texture

5. The distinctive
characteristic of the
sculpture

Scoring Rubric
5 4 3
Content A complete and Only 1-4 correct Only 1-2 correct
correct response was response was given. response was given.
given.
Demonstrated Shows complete Shows some Shows lack of
Knowledge understanding of the understanding of the understanding for
question/instruction. question/instruction. the
question/instruction.

Author: Rhea E. Abao

School/Station: San Vicente II National High School
Division: Surigao del Sur
email address: rhea.abao@deped.gov.ph
Activity 3:
Direction:
 Reflect on the different artworks below.
 Choose one artwork that you like from Renaissance and one from Baroque
period.
 Answer given questions.

Artworks of Renaissance Artworks of Baroque Periods

Periods

“Conversion of St. Paul” by

“Pieta”by Michelangelo Caravaggio

“Monalisa” by Leonardo “Ecstasy of St. Teresa” by

da Vinci Bernini

“Self Portrait” by
“David” by Donatello Rembrandt

“The Transfiguration” by “Las Meninas” by Velasquez

Raphael

1. Which artwork of Renaissance period you like most? Why?

2. Which artwork of Baroque period you like most? Why?
3. If you are an artist, what distinct characteristics would you like to apply/use in
your artworks? Why?

Scoring Rubric

5 4 3 2
Explanation A complete Good response A response with A response
response with a with clear unclear without
detailed explanation. explanation. explanation.
explanation.
Demonstrated Shows complete Shows Response shows Response
Knowledge understanding substantial some shows lack of

Author: Rhea E. Abao

School/Station: San Vicente II National High School
Division: Surigao del Sur
email address: rhea.abao@deped.gov.ph
 of the questions understanding understanding understanding
and ideas. of the questions of the questions of the
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ideas.

Reflection
Direction: In two to three sentences, write the most important thing you learned from
the topic.

References for learners:

https://www.britannica.com/art/Renaissance-art
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless-arthistory/chapter/the-baroque-
period/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mona_Lisa,_by_Leonardo_da_in
ci,_from_C2RMF_retouched.jpg
https://www.flickr.com/photos/eoskins/29005957745
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Michelangelo%27s_Pieta_5450_cropncleaned_edit.j
pg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ecstasy_St_Theresa_SM_della_Vittoria.jpg
https://www.atxfinearts.com/blogs/news/what-are-the-main-characteristics-of-
renaissance-art

Answer Key
Activity 1- Answers are expected to vary

Activity 2- Answers are expected to vary

Activity 3- Answers are expected to vary

Author: Rhea E. Abao

School/Station: San Vicente II National High School
Division: Surigao del Sur
email address: rhea.abao@deped.gov.ph