Sunday 5 May 2013

Renaissance and Art



The Artists of the Renaissance

The Renaissance had given birth to the many of the worlds greatest philosophers, scientists and poets but the most famous and significant advances in the renaissance was through its artists. the Renaissance was a huge historic feat because of the artists that flourished during the era. The Renaissance gave birth to about 75% of the worlds greatest artists. 

These artists include: Michelangelo, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sandro Botticelli, Donatello, Raphael but none can compare to the most renowned and most famous artists of all time, Leonardo DaVinci. He became most famous for his "Mona Lisa" which is regarded as the most famous painting in artistic history.


The Renaissance proved to be a time of great transformation of the artist as they came to occupy a different place in society, for art was becoming more than just a craft. Renaissance society was dominated by guilds, which represented the important trades in the city. All were connected to a patron saint and each looked out for their fellow members, ensuring that all had a job and a decent income. Workshops were also abundant, where a master paid to take on an apprentice to teach practical skills in the field.

It is thanks to these philosophers, scientists and artists of the renaissance that have gained crucial knowledge and cultural advancements that the world has become what it is today shaped by the great minds of the era.  

     

1 comment:

  1. Referencing and primary source? This is just information which could have been cut and paste from anywhere. It may be or not be true - you need proof or evidence to support what you have said.

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