Renaissance In The 15th Century
Florence in 15th century contributed immensely to the world in every aspect. It is unimaginable to think of world history, particularly facets such as art, literature, architecture, politics, economics and science without acknowledging and praising renaissance Florence for leaving an indelible mark on not only Italy but also the rest of the world. The chosen period is one of the most prominent in the history of Florence in terms of politics, art and economics of the region. 1450 onwards Florence saw the rule of the Medici family, who were de facto rulers due to their patronage to the pope as well as renaissance artists, despite the establishment of a republic. During the rule of Medici, the region was relatively integrated, because the Medici
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Renaissance art developed in the late 14th century and continued till early 16th century saw the emergence of masters, namely Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli and many more who developed artistic techniques which influenced artists in different parts of the world throughout different eras. Some of the main techniques of art developed in renaissance Florence such as “use of proportion”, foreshortening, sfumato, chiaroscuro, fresco and many more influenced much of the contemporary art that we have to come witness. Before the Renaissance, artists and authors generally focused on religious topics only and wrote for the nobility and the clergy. Starting during the Renaissance, authors began to write about topics that the common person would both enjoy and understand. Authors such as Giovanni Boccaccio, who wrote "The Decameron," set the stage for literary realism with characters and settings that were easier for readers to understand and connect with . This style of writing is still popular in common society. One of the most important contributors to the Renaissance was Leonardo da Vinci. He pioneered the style of realism within his paintings, most notably with the "Mona Lisa." He was also the first artist to combine art and science, drawing off the anatomically correct human form for his works
Renaissance art developed in the late 14th century and continued till early 16th century saw the emergence of masters, namely Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli and many more who developed artistic techniques which influenced artists in different parts of the world throughout different eras. Some of the main techniques of art developed in renaissance Florence such as “use of proportion”, foreshortening, sfumato, chiaroscuro, fresco and many more influenced much of the contemporary art that we have to come witness. Before the Renaissance, artists and authors generally focused on religious topics only and wrote for the nobility and the clergy. Starting during the Renaissance, authors began to write about topics that the common person would both enjoy and understand. Authors such as Giovanni Boccaccio, who wrote "The Decameron," set the stage for literary realism with characters and settings that were easier for readers to understand and connect with . This style of writing is still popular in common society. One of the most important contributors to the Renaissance was Leonardo da Vinci. He pioneered the style of realism within his paintings, most notably with the "Mona Lisa." He was also the first artist to combine art and science, drawing off the anatomically correct human form for his works