Art of Italy

The Renaissance

The Renaissance is said to begin in 14th century Italy. The rediscovery of Ancient Greek and Roman art and classics brought better proportions, perspective and use of lighting in art. Wealthy families, such as the Medicis, and the papacy served as patrons for many Italian artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Donatello, and Raphael.

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Renaissance - 14th century - Ancient Greek - Roman - Proportions - Perspective - Medici - Papacy - Leonardo da Vinci - Michelangelo Buonarroti - Donatello - Raphael

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The focus of most art remained religious. Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel, and sculpted his famous Pietà. Leonardo painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Raphael painted several Madonnas. Both Michelangelo and Donatello sculpted visions of David.

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Sistine Chapel - Pietà - Mona Lisa - The Last Supper - Madonnas - Michelangelo - Donatello - David

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