Key Renaissance Styles and Movements
Early Renaissance (c. 1400-1490)
A period of rediscovery and innovation, characterized by a return to classical ideals, anatomical accuracy, and linear perspective. Artists like Masaccio and Botticelli emerged.
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The peak of Renaissance achievement, marked by harmony, balance, and idealized forms. Masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael defined this era.
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A reaction against the ideals of the High Renaissance, characterized by elongated figures, dramatic lighting, and complex compositions. Pontormo and Parmigianino are key figures.
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Developed independently in Northern Europe, focusing on meticulous detail, realism, and the use of oil paints. Van Eyck, Dürer, and Bosch are prominent artists.
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