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``Renaissance''--meaning ``rebirth''--is given to a period of broad cultural achievement spanning three centuries, the fourteenth
through to the sixteenth centuries.
``Renaissance''--meaning ``rebirth''--is given to a period of broad cultural achievement spanning three centuries, the fourteenth
through to the sixteenth centuries.
Some of the main features of art during the Renaissance were.
Some of the main features of art during the Renaissance were.
Humanism - A person who studied the classics was called a humanist. Humanists recreated classical styles in art, literature,
and architecture.
Humanism - A person who studied the classics was called a humanist. Humanists recreated classical styles in art, literature,
and architecture.
Foreshortening –portraying an object with the apparent shortening due to visual perspective.
Foreshortening –portraying an object with the apparent shortening due to visual perspective.
Symmetry – correct
proportion of body parts, grouping of
figures so that they are the
same on both sides.
Symmetry – correct
proportion of body parts, grouping of
figures so that they are the
same on both sides.
Contrapposto – (counterpoise)To model the human form in a non-symmetrical, relaxed stance that appears realistic
Contrapposto – (counterpoise)To model the human form in a non-symmetrical, relaxed stance that appears realistic
Sfumato -The technique of effecting a gradual transition from one colour to another.
Sfumato -The technique of effecting a gradual transition from one colour to another.
Chiaroscuro - A term describing the handling of light and dark particularly in painting.
Chiaroscuro - A term describing the handling of light and dark particularly in painting.