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Renaissance Influence On Art

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The Renaissance, a time defined as the rebirth, occurred in Italy between 1350 and 1600. Spreading quickly throughout Europe, with the innovation of the printing press, it caused rippling effects. The Renaissance ultimately altered the aged education of the Dark Ages and renewed it with studies of the more classic works instead of theology. Classic art and literature grew extremely popular, contrasting the lack of interest in them before. Many artists became prominent advocates for the revival of the ideals of the classical past. The artists, using their masterpieces, tremendously determined modern historians view the era. While several aspects of the Renaissance contributed and influenced the time, artists like Michelangelo, da Vinci, and …show more content…

Born March 6, 1475, Michelangelo Buonarroti “is considered [to be] one of the most famous artists of the Italian Renaissance.” (Biography.com Editors) As a child, Michelangelo had a greater interest in artwork and its production rather than schooling, so at the age of 13 his father allowed him to become Domenico Ghirlandaio’s apprentice in Florence. During his teenage years, Michelangelo studied classic sculpture in the Florentine gardens of the Medici family, who were wealthy and allowed him access to the elite of Florence. After studying there for a few years, he eventually moved to Rome, where he would work until he died. Known for his sculptures the Pieta and David, and for his paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the Last Judgement Michelangelo had many other works. Michelangelo’s innovated artistry was believed to have achieved a whole new depth over the timespan. Like da Vinci, Michelangelo is said to have influenced Raphael, an artist who actually was his arch rival. This is an example of how Michelangelo was influential during the Renaissance. His artwork depicted scenes from the bible and were painted in the Sistine Chapel which is a major contribution to the culture and beliefs of the time.
Raffaello Sanzio, famously known as Raphael, was an artist and architect born April 6, 1493, in Italy. When Raphael reached the age of 11, his father, Giovanni, passed away and he quickly took over his

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