Renaissance+Art+2

By Ifrah Ansari Characteristics Literature Art High Renaissance
 * Renaissance Art **
 * 14th and 15th centuries
 * Renaissance – “rebirth” from effects of Black Death, political disorder and economic recession
 * Birthplace of modern world
 * Revived emphasis on individuality
 * High regard for human dignity and worth and a realization of individual potentiality
 * Castiglione – //The Book of the Courtier// – perfect attributes of a perfect courtier
 * Machiavelli – //The Prince// – acquisition and expansion of political power as the means to restore and maintain order
 * Massacio – //Tribute Money//
 * Botticelli – //Primavera//
 * Brunelleschi – //Interior of San Lorenzo//
 * Jan van Eyck – //Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride//
 * Albrecht Durer – Adoration of the Magi
 * Leonardo da Vinci – //The Last Supepr//
 * Raphael – //School of Athens//
 * Michelangelo – //Creation of Adam//