The Renaissance period, known as one of the most important transition periods of the Middle Ages, has lasted for a long time all over the world, especially in Western European countries. Many works of art from this period still exist today and reveal the magnificence of the period.
So, what was the era of Renaissance, which emerged as the common denominator of humanism and secularism movements? Let's take a closer look at how this historical process developed and the works of the artists of that period.
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| Italy in the Renaissance Period |
What is the Renaissance?
The meaning of the word renaissance is translated as 'rebirth'. In this "rebirth" period, a renewal was made in almost every field you can think of, and this situation affected not only Europe but also the countries of the world. The Renaissance period covers the 14th - 17th centuries.
Renaissance Period
Renaissance is a trend that started against church pressure in the Middle Ages. Thanks to the Renaissance, the influence of the church gradually decreased and the period of renewal began. The most important reason why the Renaissance period, the center of which was in Italy, influenced the world so much is that science and new ideas reached more people with the development of the printing press, and after the invention of the compass, a section that supports art was formed as a result of geographical discoveries. Especially the Crusades is one of the main reasons why the Renaissance was more effective.
Renaissance Artists
The Renaissance period had its impact on art as in other fields. Artists of this period are still described as geniuses today with their great works. When you think of Renaissance artists, the first things that come to mind are; Artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, Michelangelo, William Shakespeare, Michel de Montaigne, Rafaello Sanzio.
Renaissance Paintings
It is an indisputable fact that the artists of the Renaissance Period created the most magnificent works of the world. The inheritance of such works from this period comes from the influence of the movement and the perfectionist practice of art. The most famous painters of the Renaissance; Known as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raffaello Sanzio.
Da Vinci is a painter who finds the golden ratio and reflects this perfectly in his works. Again, Michelangelo impresses art lovers with his genius even today, by embroidering the human body with the smallest details in his work. Renaissance paintings are regarded as the highest point of creativity because they both carry great meanings and reflect artistic perfection.
The most influential paintings from the Renaissance period;
The Last Supper (Leonardo Da Vinci),
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| The Last Supper |
The School of Athens (Raffaello Sanzio)
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The Creation of Adam (Michelangelo)
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| the creation of adam |
The Birth of Venus (Sandro Botticelli)
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| The Birth of Venus |
Marriage at Cana (Paolo Veronese)