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Renaissance Art
By Ifrah Ansari
Characteristics
  • 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
Literature
  • 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
Art
  • Massacio – Tribute Money
  • Botticelli – Primavera
  • Brunelleschi – Interior of San Lorenzo
  • Jan van Eyck – Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride
  • Albrecht Durer – Adoration of the Magi
High Renaissance
  • Leonardo da Vinci – The Last Supepr
  • Raphael – School of Athens
  • Michelangelo – Creation of Adam


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Leonardo da Vinci – The Last Supepr


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Raphael – School of Athens


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Michelangelo – Creation of Adam