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    The Renaissance, better known as the “rebirth “period helped bring life back to culture and the arts. It was a movement that began in Florence, Italy, but eventually spread throughout Europe. It stemmed from a very dark period in history. Prior to the Renaissance, Europe experienced the Medieval Times, or Dark Ages, a time of war famine, and disease. There were many causes of the Renaissance such as “The Black Death” and the new idea that social class does not dictate your wealth. The Renaissance

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    “The Renaissance is studied by the name of the artists and architects, with their creations recorded as great historical events”- Arthur Erickson. This quote it accurately relates to many artists and architects as they shaped the world that we live in every day. The Renaissance birthed the great talents from artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo who brought a life like perspective of art and set a trend of using light and shadowing to bring the artwork to life. This allowed artist to

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    The renaissance period extended from the start of the 14th century until the early 16th century. It was considered a period of enlightenment and rebirth. Coming on the heels of the Middle Ages, the renaissance saw revived interest in classical art. However, since the concept of humanism was on the rise, artwork during the renaissance depicted more realistic representations of the human form and were not so much concerned with perfection as seen in classical art. From the flow of fabric to intense

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    Art of the Renaissance Paradoxically, in the church’s authority over their community crumbled leaving a fragile society. During this period a cultural movement spread readily. This was espsicaily due to the geographical link between the countries allowing their to be a continues cultural flow back and forth. Since Italys was location on the Mediterranean Sea they were able to develop the first port, which allowed for them to engage in trade and commerce as well as the spread of idea. A new

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    Renaissance Art And Art

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    Art is an endless category, the more you look at it, the far it seems to get and yet you cannot keep your eyes off it. I believe that art expands during the Renaissance in Europe in 1350 to 1600. Creating changes and effects in literature, philosophy, politics, economic, social, religion, and art. The development that I choose that I felt that help contribute the manufacture of visual culture was Religion. Religion had a big impact in this era, if it wasn’t for religion we would of never experience

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    Renaissance Italian Artists The Renaissance occurred in Europe between 1400 and 1600. This event began in Italy during the Medieval period and then expanded to the rest of Europe, marking the start of the Modern age. The Renaissance began in Florence Italy in the 14th century. It was a cultural movement that had an enormous impact in Europe during the early modern period. The Renaissance’s influenced politics, science, literature, art, philosophy, religion, music, and other aspects. Around

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    Not just a pretty picture, The Renaissance was considered one of the most creative and influential time periods in history, the genius of the Italian Renaissance and their prolific artwork still influence our daily lives in the areas of math, science, literature, history and music. Leonardo da Vinci,Michelangelo and Raphael are the three giants of the italian renaissance, they were inspired by mathematicians,philosophers and astronomers of the ancient Greek and Roman civilization, and changed

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    Renaissance Art The Renaissance time period was home to many new ideas in art. This includes new artists bringing forth ideas that had yet to be discovered and made popular. New themes and types of art were also being brought forward during this period. Numerous artists had to of been present to make Renaissance art the way it is. Some of the world’s most famous artists were working during this time period, including Leonardo da Vinci, and other artists like Sandro Botticelli and Lorenzo Ghiberti

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    Art, drama, and music have always been shaping forces in society as they explore a variety of issues unique to the society of the time. From the seventeenth through nineteenth centuries, the fine arts shaped urban life in Venice, Italy and Edo, Japan. The art and music created represented the artists, the citizens and also depicted the attitudes and interests of society at the time. Furthermore, it impacted the city life, in economic, social and political ways. Exploring and comparing fine art between

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    Question #1. 20 points Renaissance Art was innovative. Renaissance artist illustrated natures beauty with biblical accounts. In addition, artist began to use oil painting which set Renaissance style apart. Additionally, renaissance art influenced society perception of the world with visual imagery by constructing detailed events, places, or objects. However, Cubism’s, transformed creation of images by utilizing geometric perception of natural description. Nevertheless, Renaissance art influenced society

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