How Did Art Change At The End Of The Renaissance?

The Renaissance was a time period in which there was a plethora of ideas and expression. Authors like Shakespeare were exploring with the written word, and improvements in science were on the rise. With all these advancements in literature and science, another subject was taking a turn in a new direction. This subject offered a glimpse into the people’s beliefs and interests through images. The Renaissance created a boom in new art that influenced the people of the time. As mentioned before, there was an increase in the exploration of art, but this “boom” was caused by many different factors. A considerable factor in this increase was trade. As trade grew, so did the well-being of the people, and along with it was an increased interest in art. This time of well-being resulted in an abundance of wealth. Consequently, more people started to collect art. Furthermore, the surge …show more content…
Throughout the Renaissance, art changed from Byzantine style art, which consisted of icons and symbols, to the expression and mannerism that is seen at the end of the Renaissance (Bleiberg). Following Byzantine art, during 1300-1400, artists attempted to capture nature. In doing so, artists disregarded many rules of classical art. During this time, art was a blend of classical and medieval art styles. Later in the time period during the 1500’s, mannerism was on the rise. Consequently, artists of this time like Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bramante relied less on the rules of classical art and were more free to express themselves. Additionally, while painting and architecture were the more common art forms during the Renaissance, others like metalwork, jewelry, tapestry, weapons, and armor were popular as well (Grendler). Art changed throughout the Renaissance in many different ways that gradually became increasingly more expressive over