The Renaissance Period and Leonardo Da Vinci

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The Renaissance was a period of economic progress and interest in ancient philosophy and artistic values.
It was an era of great artistic and intellectual achievement , beginning in Italy during the late 14th century.
The focus was on realistic, humanistic art.
Renaissance art is characterized by accurate anatomy, scientific perspective, and deeper landscapes.
Renaissance painters depicted real-life figures and sculptures were naturalistic portraits of human beings.
The Renaissance marked the transition of Europe from the Medieval Period to the Early Modern Age.
In many parts of Europe, Early Renaissance art was created in parallel with Late Medieval art.
By 1500, the Renaissance style was dominant.
The rebuilding of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome was a significant cathedral project of the time.

He was known as the ultimate “Renaissance Man” because of his intellect, interests, talent, and his expression of humanist and classical values.
Famous Works: “The Last Supper” (the most reproduced religious painting of all time), and “Mona Lisa” (the most famous and most parodied portrait).
Other notable works include: “The Vitruvian Man”, “The Adoration of the Magi”, and “the Virgin of the Rocks”.

Raphael’s work was admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual achievement of interpreting the Divine and incorporating Christian doctrines.
He formed a trinity of great masters of the period with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.
His main contributions to art were his unique draftsmanship and compositional skills.
Some notable works include: “Sistine Madonna”, “The Transfiguration”, and “The School of Athens”.

Donatello was a significant Italian artist of the early Renaissance from Florence.
He was known for his work in bas-relief, a form of shallow relief sculpture.
His works included: the "David" statue, the "Statue of St. George," the " Equestrian Monument of Gattamelata," the "Prophet Habakkuk," and "The Feast of Herod."