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    the areas of science, and assumptions on the world and universe around them were expressed by philosophers. Many individuals had been gifted with artistic creativity and skill. The astonishing achievements of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael are considered momentous to the Renaissance period. In this paper, I will talk about the endeavors and achievements of these three amazing Renaissance men. Born April 15, 1452 in the small Tuscan town of Anchiano to Ser Piero, a wealthy Florentine

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    Heaven by the Breezes, is part of a whole chamber by Raphael depicting the story of the two lovers, much like the Sala di Amore e Psiche in Mantua. The Loggia was planned as an imitation of a Roman villa for the Renaissance time, and is described by Pope-Hennessy as ‘rigorously classical’ (1970, pg. 169). The fresco depicts Psyche, holding the vessel containing the beauty of Proserpine in her left hand, lifted to Heaven by three Breezes (Aurae). Raphael supposedly reserved the pendentives of the ceiling

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    in what is now Italy in 1452. He had a good childhood despite his parentage because his father took him in and brought him up in his household. Da Vinci was the apprentice of Andrea del Verrocchio along with Pietro Perugino, who went on to teach Raphael, and Lorenzo di Credi. All of these men went on to become masters in their fields in later years. This is where Da Vinci was able to learn from others and begin to master his craft. Da Vinci’s paintings done in his early career show

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    1. Define the terms Renaissance and humanism. The New World Encyclopedia article “Renaissance” states the Renaissance featured scientific and artistic discoveries and transformations that propelled a cultural shift in Europe after the Middle Ages (2015). The New World Encyclopedia article “Humanism” indicates that Humanism primarily focuses on human being 's place, potential, beauty, and so forth (2014). 2. Who were the Medici’s? The Medici family, comprised of former bankers and commerce men, became

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    1. Define the terms Renaissance and humanism. As mentioned in the New World Encyclopedia article “Renaissance”, the Renaissance or “Rebirth” showcased a cultural shift exhibiting both scientific and artistic transformation and advancement between the Middle Ages and the early stages of the Modern age in Europe (2014). In the New World Encyclopedia article “Humanism”, Humanism’s scope primarily focuses on human beings: human being 's place in relations to nature, human potential, human beauty, etc

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    Names In The Renaissance

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    The Renaissance, a time period painted over like a great canvas with the names of legendary artists. People in the modern world know mostly the great names like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, etc. These names have become ingrained in culture, so much so that the names have taken on a new persona of four animated turtles. But like any time period these names barely scratch the surface of a cornerstone in the history of art. Beginning in the 13th century, known as the Early Renaissance

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    The Birth of Venus is a magnificent piece of art, which was created by the artist Sandro Botecelli between the years of 1482 to 1485. It is considered as one of the most classic and extravagant pieces of art. Botecelli’s masterpiece resembles that of classic antiquity. The painting itself hung in the country villa of the Medici. It is also an example of XV century Italian painting. It is one of the first examples of paintings on a canvas. It’s theme comes from Ovid’s metamorphosis, which was considered

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    This world has become a realm full of astonishing art ranging from the Stone Age, Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek and Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic, Middle Ages, Early and High Renaissance, Venetian and Northern Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical… to our modern art. Each age is either influenced by the previous one or artists explore whole new concepts and innovations to complete something that has never been done before. As new civilizations rise new concepts and techniques for art are

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    We all know the famous Ninja Turtles, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael, but what do these names have to do with the Renaissance Art Movement? These famous names were all part of the great masters of early Renaissance art. Their talents included sculpture, painting, architecture, music and drawing, while also diving into sciences and literature. Throughout this time individual expression and worldly experience became the main themes of the century inspiring many budding artists to come

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    The Renaissance period started in the 14th century and later ended in the 16th century. Right after the Gothic era ended the Renaissance period was born. Additionally, people believe that the Gothic era contained artwork that later evolved in the Renaissance time period. For instance, Gothic art had a naturalistic representation and so did Renaissance art. However, it was more obvious in the Renaissance art. During this time period there was sparks of interest in the sciences and arts. Before many

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