RENAISSANCE ART

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Piero di Cosimo, Italian Renaissance art



The Renaissance is a period in Europe, from the 14th to the 17th century, regarded as the cultural bridge between the Middle Ages and modern history. It started as a cultural movement in Italy in the Late Medieval period and later spread to the rest of Europe, marking the beginning of the Early Modern Age. 

The Renaissance was a time of re-birth and awakening in Europe. The images that emerged from the Renaissance continue to represent beauty and intellect for people around the world. There has simply never been a time in history when artists stretched their wings to bring their mediums to such new heights. One can also question if there has ever been an era in history in which so many great thinkers and artists were born. The Renaissance birthed the great talents of artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. The first blossoms of the Renaissance emerged around the year 1400 A.D. in Italy. It rose from the ashes of medieval Europe to combine the wonders of antiquity with the modern sensibilities that were emerging in a changing world. Beauty, sin, redemption, the sacred and the profane are all represented and celebrated by Renaissance art. The period was formed by a perfect storm of change that created a social landscape that was fertile for encouraging artistic expression. There were a number of factors that contributed to this fertile landscape. Classical texts that had been lost to European scholars for centuries suddenly become available. Everything from poetry and drama to early Christian writings served as inspiration for the emerging batch of artists of the day. The wealth of the Medici Bank in Florence also contributed to a strong appreciation for the arts. This grand level of wealth allowed for the funding of the arts in a way that had never existed before. What is relevant about this tidbit is that it allowed wealthy families to fund little-known artists who would have otherwise gone unnoticed. Art suddenly became a commodity instead of something that was commissioned only by the church. Of course, what people think of most when the Renaissance comes to mind is an expansion of thought and a breaking of barriers. This was a time of questioning when it came to one's identity and role in the universe. The overreaching theme that most people take away from the Renaissance is a desire among artists to express mankind's placement in regards to nature, the cosmos and God. While most art of the Renaissance retained the religious themes of the previous era, it treated the subject differently. The role of art in Europe suddenly shifted from merely praising God to pondering his motives and methods. Exploring the themes of the Renaissance is a satisfying endeavor that can help people in modern times appreciate the beauty and complexity of the era. You are invited to explore the Renaissance to discover a rich world that celebrated the body and soul through art, sculpture and literature.

The Mona Lisa



CHARACTERISTIC RENAISSANCE ART

  • Realism
  • Three Dimensional
  • Balanced and Ordered
  • Potraits
  • Landscapes and attention to depictions of nature
  • Classical Style
  • Depiction of classical themes and stories

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