Khan Academy Presentations - Renaissance 15th Century Italy

I found this great resource for you to use if you want to watch short youtube presentations on specific works of art. These are a good credible resource for you to use in addition to reading the books you have. Enjoy! :)

Contrapposto: A brief explanation of the term "contrapposto" comparing two ancient Greek sculptures: the New York Kouros and an ancient Roman copy of the Doryphoros (or Spear Bearer) by Polykleitos. Although these particular objects may not have been known in the Renaissance, the ideas and form of contrapposto were revived in the Italian Renaissance. Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris

Linear Perspective: Brunelleschi's Experiment: An introduction to Filippo Brunelleschi's experiment regarding linear perspective, c. 1420, in front of the Baptistry in Florence 

Brunelleschi & Ghiberti, the Sacrifice of Isaac: Brunelleschi & Ghiberti, Sacrifice of Isaac, competition panels for the second set of bronze doors for the Florence Baptistery, 1401-2 Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris

Ghiberti, "Gates of Paradise," east doors of the Florence Baptistery: Lorenzo Ghiberti, "Gates of Paradise," East Doors of the Florence Baptistery, bronze, 1425-52. Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris

Brunelleschi, Dome of the Cathedral of Florence.: Brunelleschi, Dome of the Cathedral of Florence, 1420-36.  Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker

Donatello, David: Donatello, David, bronze, late 1420s to the 1460s, likely the 1440s (Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence) 

Masaccio, Holy Trinity: Masaccio, Holy Trinity, c. 1427, Fresco, 667 x 317 cm, Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Masaccio, The Tribute Money in the Brancacci Chapel: Masaccio, The Tribute Money, 1427, fresco (Brancacci Chapel, Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence) Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris

Fra Angelico, The Annunciation: Fra Angelico, The Annunciation, c. 1438-47, fresco, 230 x 321 cm (Convent of San Marco, Florence).  Speakers: Dr Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker

Uccello, The Battle of San Romano: Paolo Uccello's Battle of San Romano, probably c. 1438-40 in the National Gallery, London Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris & Dr. Steven Zucker

Botticelli, Primavera: Botticelli, La Primavera (Spring), 1481-1482, tempera on panel, 80 x 123 1/2" (203 x 314), Uffizi, Florence Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker http://khan.smarthistory.org/botticelli-primavera.html

Botticelli, Birth of Venus: Botticelli, The Birth of Venus, 1483-85, tempera on panel, 68 x 109 5/8" (172.5 x 278.5 cm), Uffizi, Florence Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris & Dr. Steven Zucker

Piero della Francesca, Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino: Piero della Francesca, Portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Urbino, Federico da Montefeltro and Battista Sforza, 1467-72, tempera on panel, 47 x 33 cm (Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence)

Piero della Francesca, The Baptism of Christ: Piero della Francesca, The Baptism of Christ, 1450s, tempera on wood, 167 x 116 cm (National Gallery, London). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker