The lesson focuses on the Renaissance as a period of transformation in the way people thought about the world, art, and the place of the human being in culture. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo serve as a starting point for a discussion about humanism, the individuality of the creator, and the new role of the artist as an intellectual, researcher, and visionary.
Students become familiar with the works presented in the exhibition and the ideas of the period, reflecting on how the Renaissance broke away from the medieval perception of the world and initiated modern thinking about art, science, and knowledge. The classes encourage reflection on the concept of “genius”, the relationship between reason and imagination, and why the Renaissance remains one of the foundations of European culture today.
The activities develop skills in analysing works of art, working with historical and philosophical context, and formulating independent conclusions, providing a valuable complement to curricula in history, Polish language, art history, and philosophy.
Schools for which the City of Warsaw is the governing body are encouraged to use funding for classes under the programs “Class in Warsaw. Warsaw with the class” and “Cultural preschooler”.