Renaissance art (jan 1, 1300 – jan 1, 1600)

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During the Renaissance, art in all its forms was looked at as a means to better society as a whole.

Philosophy and art went hand in hand according to the vision of Renaissance titans such as Lorenzo de Medici who was a primary patron of iconic Renaissance artists such as Da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo. At the heart of the Renaissance was a philosophy of using the humanities to better the lives of individuals rather than as a means of outward status.

What was produced during the Renaissance holds so much prestige today not only because of the beauty in the works’ physical form, but the intent behind these works from various visionaries.

Renaissance art is known for its realism, naturalism, perspective, and humanism,
the most popular medium was oil painting.

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