Picture an artist who dared to tell people that Michelangelo couldn’t paint well, who claimed that daylight bothered him because it interfered with his “inner light,” and who created some of the most distinctive paintings of the Renaissance. That artist is Domenico Theotocopuli, aka El Greco (The Greek) – a bold artist who blazed his…
Let’s talk about an artist who was THE moody, obsessive genius of the Renaissance. Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) wasn’t just another painter or sculptor – he was a creative force that completely changed how we think about art. Imagine being so talented that centuries later, people are still in awe of your work. From the breathtaking…
Albrecht Dürer was a visionary artist, mathematician, and thinker who helped shape the Northern Renaissance. His engravings, woodcuts, and paintings showcase his mastery of detail and his fascination with geometry and nature. In this post, we’ll explore his most thought-provoking quotes and dive into discussion questions that bring his work and ideas to life. Our…
Fra Angelico’s art beautifully blends the Gothic style with early Renaissance techniques, reflecting his deep spiritual devotion and sensitivity to the natural world. In this blog post, we explore his unique approach to painting. Through a series of thought-provoking quotes and discussion questions, we dive deeper into his artistic contributions and the worldviews that shaped…
Let’s explore the artistry of Lorenzo Ghiberti, the master behind Florence’s iconic bronze doors. His innovative blend of realism, detail, and classical influence helped shape the course of Renaissance art. Our Other Resources about Ghiberti Don’t forget that we have some other really helpful resources about Ghiberti! Cool Quotes By or About Ghiberti These quotes…
Let’s dive deeper into our study of Giotto di Bondone! We covered some of the basics in our “Why Study Giotto” blog post/ podcast, so let’s dive deeper into what others said about him and how he influenced art and culture. Our Other Resources about Giotto Don’t forget that we have some other really helpful…
Monet is probably the most famous Impressionist and he’s known for his beautiful depictions nature, particularly waterlilies. Join us as we chat about his life and his works of art. What Can We Learn from Monet? Practice, practice, practice! Monet painted the same subject over and over! Try plein-air painting! Be persistent in your craft….
Deanna and Julie have a fun discussion about art history. We chat about why studying art history is so important, why starting with a big picture framework is best, and how my Art History Overview chart is arranged to be as helpful as possible. (50:23) Art History Overview Chart In the previous podcast episode, I…
I’m getting excited thinking about our upcoming unit on American Artists! Every January and February we do six art projects, each focused on one artist per project. Studying these historical artists is such a fun way to incorporate a little art history into our homeschool week! It’s also a great introduction for the art history…
Over the last few weeks I’ve been working on creating the Amazing American Artist lesson plans, which we’ll be using in our homeschool community in January. Each lesson plan is a combination of a artist biography and art project instructions. When I create an art lesson plan for a specific artist like this, I always start by reading several…
