Italian Renaissance

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WHAT WAS THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE?

The philosophy of humanism embraced human creativity and intellect. This was a dramatic shift from the focus on the will of the divine and the minimization of human self-governance of the medieval era.

HUMANISM

Italian artists aspired to portray the world around them with more realism as Italian Renaissance civilization became more scientifically inclined.

REALISM

The linear perspective concept developed by Filippo Brunelleschi enabled Italian artists to depict a lifelike impression of three-dimensional depth throughout their paintings.

LINEAR PERSPECTIVE

There was less stigma and fear surrounding the Classical era’s pagan roots and the general population became more accepting of its place in history.

CLASSICISM

THE DIFFERENT PHASES OF THE ITALIAN RENAISSANCE

The Proto-Renaissance phase from the late 13th to the early 14th centuries was characterized by considerable creative experimentation and development.

PROTO-RENAISSANCE

This period saw a revival of interest in ancient learning and art, as well as an emphasis on humanism and independence. Artists continued to experiment with the Proto-Renaissance techniques of realism.

EARLY RENAISSANCE

These artists concentrated on producing pieces that were technically faultless as well as intellectually stimulating, with a focus on balance, harmony, and idealistic beauty.

HIGH RENAISSANCE

Certain Italian artists, like Parmigianino, established a style that blended the romanticized beauty of the High Renaissance with Mannerism’s exaggerated stances and stretched figures.

MANNERISM

DISCOVER THE MOST IMPORTANT ITALIAN RENAISSANCE ARTISTS

Many believe him to be the first great artist of the Italian Renaissance period and the originator of the modern age of painting. Regrettably, only four works that are certainly his remain today.

MASACCIO 

These Italian Renaissance paintings are famous for their use of brilliant colors and beautiful, flowing lines, which became hallmark Italian Renaissance characteristics.

SANDRO BOTTICELLI 

The Early Renaissance artist became well-known for his elaborate narratives, which typically included prominent Florentine residents – in this way, he recorded contemporary Florentine life.

DOMENICO GHIRLANDAIO

Leonardo da Vinci is often regarded as the personification of Renaissance humanism ideals. He was a virtuoso of many various types of art.

LEONARDO DA VINCI

Many of the fundamental aspects of Renaissance painting, including the incorporation of perspective, the human body as a subject, and the significance of individuality and expression of emotion, were defined by his work.

MICHELANGELO

Raphael was a High Renaissance Italian painter noted for his beautiful, harmonic compositions and ability to represent the human figure in motion.

RAPHAEL

Titian was the most famous Venetian painter of the 16th century. Titian is well known for his mastery of color and diversity – he was equally competent at producing landscapes, portraits, and mythical and religious subjects.

TITIAN