The term Renaissance means rebirth which is very fitting for this era because it represents a cultural rebirth of Classical art, new artists of Renaissance looked to earlier classical artist and incorporated more light and color into their work so that their work would look almost life like. During the 14th century is when the first Renaissance artist emerged there were Renaissance artist prior to the 14th century however the art was just not well known. Donatello was one of the first Renaissance artist he competed in the 14th century against 6 other artists. After this Donatello was considered one of the greatest sculptors of early Renaissance. Many artist contributed to the early Renaissance.
Between 1600–1606 he was considered the “Most famous painter in Rome In 1599 Caravaggio was contracted to decorate the Contarelli Chapel in the church of San Luigi dei Francesi with two works, the Martyrdom of Saint Matthew and Calling of Saint Matthew. With the installation of the St. Matthew paintings in the Contarelli Chapel had an immediate impact among the younger artists in Rome, and Caravaggism became the cutting edge for every ambitious young painter. Caravaggio went
Of course the classical past was the unique draw of Italy, but it should not be forgotten that there was a lively fine arts scene in which foreigners were keen to participate and an intellectual circuit for the ‘curious’ traveller. Travellers’ interests had developed through the eighteenth century into interest in subjective interpretations, but again there were the arts as well as a political and religious situation to debate over. Where the Encyclopedia’s useful statement appears to fall down would be with the Romantic Grand Tour which developed from the very end of the eighteenth century. Yet even here travellers continued to seek self-improvement, where the sublime mountains and picturesque ruins of old classical civilisation proved an ideal ground for the provocation of emotions. Finally, although Italy contained a unique variety of attractions, this is not enough to explain such amazing stability of the tour, and in fact the social prestige attached to Italian travel as well as the enormous quantity of works on the country were just as important in reinforcing travel.
It was already unrecognizable as a piece of furniture however; people thought it was a delicate piece of art from the moment it was taken into the church. During the era Donatello and Luca Della Robbia were living in, a major rebirth in the Italian city-states was taking place. The rise of architects, scholars, artists, musicians, philosophers, and many other intelligent minds of the time led to create a group of people that would change the way Renaissance citizens would look at the world: humanists. Humanism was a wave of belief that an ideal citizen could be created out of ordinary people and of any calibre. It was a system of ideas and thought that gave primary importance to the quality of life of humans rather than that of spiritual or religious needs.
Another detail Leonardo would add is something a little more humanistic; he would give each being their own personal traits and facial features. Leonardo’s skill and detail gave his paintings great feeling and mood, and brought his paintings a step above all others. Michelangelo on the other hand, much preferred sculpting over painting, his belief was that sculpture
Palladio was born as Andrea di Pietro della Gondola in 1508. Andrea was later named Palladio, an allusion to the Greek goddess of wisdom, when apprenticing for Gian Giorgio Trissino, a Vicenzan nobleman and intellectual, in the mid 1530’s 4. His name proved to be true, because of his wisdom and talents, he was first recognized by Trissino who would then mold him to the architect we know today. Trissino stimulated Palladio to appreciate the arts, sciences and Classical literature and granted him the opportunity to study Ancient architecture in Rome5. There he explored ruins,
The High Renaissance sought to create a generalized style of art that focused on drama, physical presence, and balance. The major artists of this period were Leonardo Da Vinci, Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. The period lasted only a short time from 1495 to 1520. The Late Renaissance was put into motion by the sack of Rome in 1527, forcing artists to relocate to other artistic centers in Italy, France, and Spain. During this time, anti-classical sentiments began to emerge, eventually developing into the Mannerist movement.
The Life of Amerigo Vespucci Amerigo Vespucci was born March 9, 1451 to Nastagio Amarigho Vespucci and Elizabeth Giovanni Vespucci, although this date had been largely contested for many years. Amerigo was the third of their six children. The Vespucci family was one of the most respected families in Florence at that time, and was quite influential throughout Florence. Americo was educated by his uncle Guido Antonio Vespucci, who was an ambassador to Florence under King Louis XI of France. Uncle Guido was also a canon, scholar, and a collector of manuscripts, who also happened to own a library.
Bach masterfully combined his technical skills he learned in his childhood with the Italian and French influences to make masterpieces. Bach set himself apart from other composers with his distinctive use of polyphonic texture and rich harmony (Kamien 153). He used motifs, harmonies, and counterpoints in his compositions that have led to him being considered one the best composers of Baroque music and of all time. His compositions are still performed and studied today, showing his importance and greatness in his craft. He constructed wonderful Baroque works with his superb musical skills that he had obtained since childhood.
Italy in the 1300s experienced the renaissance movement, the rebirth of the interest in the Greek and Roman culture which sparked the humanism movement. These movements stressed the importance of human beings. The Renaissance movement is well remembered because of the breathtaking works of art created by two great masters of that period. Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti both had a love for architecture, science, and anatomy, which influenced their perceptions of art, thus paving the way for future artists to expand and innovate the Renaissance era. Leonardo’s passion for creating works of art is evident in the masterpieces that he created.