The Renaissance was a period between the 14th and 16th centuries that saw a revival of art and intellectual thought rooted in classical antiquity. Notable early Renaissance artists included Giotto, Donatello and Brunelleschi in Florence. The High Renaissance of the 15th century was marked by artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian. Mannerism followed as a brief period characterized by elongated figures and flattened space. Key developments included increased naturalism, linear perspective techniques, and elevating the status of artists.
2. The fundamental principle will be that all steps of learning should be sought from Nature; the means of perfecting our art will be found in diligence, study, and application. – Leone Battista Alberti 0
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7. LIMBOURG BROTHERS. “May” from Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (1416). Illumination. 8 7⁄8 ” x 5 3⁄8 ” .
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9. ROBERT CAMPIN. Merode Altarpiece: The Annunciation with Donors and St. Joseph , (c. 1425–1428). Oil on wood. Center: 24 1⁄4 ” x 24 7⁄8 ” ; Wings: each 25 3⁄8 ” x 10 7⁄8 ” .
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11. JAN VAN EYCK. Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride (1434). Oil on wood. 33 ” x 22 1⁄2 ” .
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14. MATTHIAS GRÜNEWALD. The Crucifixion, center panel of The Isenheim Altarpiece (exterior) (completed 1515). Oil on panel. 8 ’ 10 ” x 10 ’ 1 ” .
15. ALBRECHT DÜRER. Adam and Eve (1504). Engraving, 4th state. 9 7⁄8 ” x 7 5⁄8 ” .
16. ALBRECHT DÜRER. Knight, Death, and Devil (15 13) . Engraving, 9 7⁄8 ” x 7 5⁄8 ” .
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18. CIMABUE. Madonna Enthroned (c. 1280–1290). Tempera on wood panel. 12 ’ 7 ” x 7 ’ 4 ” .
19. GIOTTO. Madonna Enthroned (c. 1310). Tempera on wood panel. 10 ’ 8 ” x 6 ’ 8 ” .
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21. FILIPPO BRUNELLESCHI. Sacrifice of Isaac (1401–1402). Gilt bronze. 21 ” x 17 1⁄2 ” .
22. LORENZO GHIBERTI. Sacrifice of Isaac (1401–1402). Gilt bronze. 21 ” x 17 1⁄2 ” .