Italian Renaissance painting

The Renaissance was a period which marked the rebirth of classical antiquity with the transition in the Italian world from Scholasticism to Humanism. After the Great Schism which lasted from 1378-1417, and the Bubonic plague in 1438, the European feudal system collapsed. Not only, but also, the reputation of the Church was put under considerable scrutiny, weakening the influence of the Papal states of Christendom. Furthermore, the omnipresence of death brought by the plague in 1438 caused high…

The Renaissance is seen by many people as one of the greatest time periods for the human race. From 1350-1550, people believed that they were witnessing the rebirth of Greco-Roman civilization. It was a new age, and renaissance quite literally translates to “rebirth”. This was clearly in order after the Middle Ages (the time period after the Roman Empire fell), which was a “dark age” in many ways. The place associated most with the Renaissance is Italy. The 14th and 15th century in Italy are…

The Renaissance is among the most prominent and influential historical time periods in all of art history. Derived the from the French term for “rebirth,” the Renaissance was a renewed interest in the ideas, culture, forms and perspectives of the ancient civilizations of Greek and Rome. As the Renaissance flourished in different regions of Europe, the social, political, and cultural factors of the regions culminated in discrete styles. Although there were similar overarching principles, there…

1600’s, creativity erupted in Europe, known as the Renaissance, meaning “new birth” in the French language. Passion for literature, learning, and art emerged in Florence, Italy and spread throughout the continent. Cities became wealthy through trade and began to fund artists who would create pieces of architecture for them in return. The most famous supporters were the Medici Family. Although there were many great figures who had influenced the renaissance, Raphael Sanzio was one of the few who…

and held to its platform of divine work. Throughout this essay we will be talking about the works of Michelangelo David and Jan Van Eyck the Arnolfini Wedding. We will explore the detail the summary and techniques at the used throughout the early Renaissance from the use of paints to the use of marble. Michelangelo devoted his whole life to the creating of magnificent works of art. His work was all interested him, and it seemed that had no easy ways of doing things. He created art that has…

The Renaissance was a period of "rebirth" that started in Europe following the Middle Ages. This time-period was characterized by an escalation in the interest of classical themes and the representation of human potential or humanism. The surge of classics can be seen in the art of the time, which often depicted both Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. The new artistic conventions were significantly distinct from those of the Middle Ages, which frequently depicted human figures as flat and…

The society that you live in can be reflected in various forms of art, including painting, sculpture, and architecture. Specifically, architecture is adjusted to the time period and functioned towards the society’s needs. In the Early Renaissance, the Medici family was the financial influencer of Florence, and architectures were inspired by the classical world, education, economy, and science. For example, Alberti was strongly influenced by Classicism and the Roman structure system. In Mantua,…

To what Extent did Leonardo da Vinci Contribute to Math, Art, and Science? The Renaissance was a rebirth of Greek and Roman ideas, that took place in the late fourteenth through early seventeenth century. The rebirth of human reason began in Italy and particularly in Florence. Italy had been rapidly moving away from the medieval era. The Renaissance movement had begun on a scholarly level, with humanists writers, but was clearly linked with the scientific developments, change, and growth of…

Mona Lisa is a renown Renaissance portrait constructed by Leonardo Da Vinci, though in his words, “Art is never finished, only abandoned”, thus his most recognized creation was never completed. Despite the painting being underdeveloped, modern-day society maintains a profound respect for both the piece as well as fellow artists of the Renaissance era. Renaissance artists are admired by the general public, including scholars, as gifted geniuses in their respective crafts, specifically for their…

During the fifteenth century, the emergence of the Renaissance lead to the development of distinct geographical painting styles both North and South of the Alps. Though the Alps were often viewed as a dividing line that kept the styles separate, various paintings of the time reflect an interaction of artistic influences across them. Perhaps one of the most fascinating examples of North and South interplay is Antonello da Messina’s St. Jerome in his Study, 1470’s, National Gallery, London. An…