The Madonna and Child

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The Madonna and Child

• "Madonna and Child" was a common subject for
  artists of the Renaissance period.
• Lets compare the works of artists from three
  different periods
• Cimabue (Proto-Renaissance)
• Sandro Botticelli (mid 15th century)
• Leonardo da Vinci (High Renaissance)

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CimabueProto-Renaissance
BotticelliMid-15th Century
Leonardo da Vinci High Renaissance
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Discussion Questions

• In your opinion, which painting conveys the most
  warmth and tenderness? What is there about the
  painting that gives it that appearance?
• What changes do you notice in the treatment of
  the human form by these three different artists
  in these three different stages of the
  Renaissance?
• Look at the treatment of the background in each
  painting. Consider the use of line, light, and
  space. How do these elements vary in each
  painting.