Art during the Renaissance

One of the most distinctive aspects of Renaissance art was its advancement of greatly realistic linear perspective. The advancement of perspective was a part of the growing shift towards realism in artworks like paintings and sculptures. Different factors like light and shadow were studied by artists during the Renaissance period. Through applying the principles of shadow and light, artists were able to create three dimensional paintings. One of the best examples would be the Human Anatomy of Leonardo da Vinci.

The icons of the Renaissance Period were Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael. Their works portray the zenith of artistry that was to be much emulated by other artists as well. Other remarkable artists who made significant contributions in the Renaissance period were Sandro Boticceli, Donatello and Titian.

The technique of using oil paint and canvas during Renaissance was introduced by Netherlands’ artistic culture. The style of using Naturalism as a theme also came from the artworks of two painters from Netherlands namely Hugo van der Goes and Jan van Eyck. Everyday life also influenced the theme of art during the Renaissance period. A more realistic portrayal of human figure is also one of the major themes of art during the Renaissance period.

The system of perspective in the Renaissance period pioneered the development of the mathematical and the geometrical representation of space. The inspiration of these revivals in the artistic world was invigorated by the passion to portray the beauty of nature and to expose the principle of aesthetics. Art during the Renaissance period unraveled life and society in the truest image.