What happens when artists stop being anonymous craftsmen and start acting like celebrities?
In this high-energy episode of AP Art History in 15, Mr. Bruns takes you inside the Early Renaissance, the moment when art, architecture, and human potential collide in 15th-century Florence.
You’ll explore the defining characteristics of Early Renaissance art and architecture, including humanism, linear perspective, classical revival, and naturalism—key concepts that appear again and again on the AP Art History exam.
This episode features in-depth, exam-ready discussions of:
Filippo Lippi’s Madonna and Child with Two Angels and how humanism reshaped religious devotion
Palazzo Rucellai, where global trade and classical ideals meet Florentine civic pride
Donatello’s David, the bold bronze nude that shocked viewers and redefined sculpture
The Pazzi Chapel, where Brunelleschi used mathematics, materials, and geometry to create sacred harmony
🎤 Bonus Segment: Renaissance Artists as Rock Stars
Mr. Bruns breaks down which Renaissance masters would dominate the stage if they were musicians—helping students remember artistic personalities, styles, and significance in a fun, unforgettable way.
Perfect for:
✔️ AP Art History exam prep
✔️ Review on the go
✔️ Students who want art history to actually make sense
Hit play, turn up the volume, and get ready to see the Renaissance like never before.
