Renaissance Art Docent Project

Step 1: Explore Different Pieces of Art

Look at these galleries to get a sense of Renaissance art.

Byzantine, 13th century - Enthroned Madonna and Child

Italian Renaissance Learning Resources

    • Look at several images - click to enlarge.
    • Note artists' name.
    • Check out the additional essays and webpages on the site.


Web Gallery of Art

  • Look up a particular piece of art.
  • Create a list of relevant artists to explore.
  • Contain important information like year of creation, medium, and more.

Dante Illuminating Florence with his Poem c.1465. Domenico Di Michelino, (1417 - 1491).

Step 2: Research Your Artist

Step 3: Analyze your Artwork

Use your graphic organizer for this part.

Step 4: Create your Bibliography