Renaissance art, flourishing from the 14th to 16th centuries, marked a significant shift in European art, transitioning from the abstract forms of the medieval period to a more realistic and humanistic style. This period, characterized by a revival of classical art and thought, saw artists embracing naturalism, perspective, and the exploration of human emotion and form.
Key Characteristics:
Classical Influence:
Renaissance art drew heavily from the art and philosophy of ancient Greece and Rome, incorporating classical themes, figures, and architectural styles.
Realism and Naturalism:
Artists strived for a more lifelike representation of the human form and the natural world, using techniques like linear perspective to create depth and spatial accuracy.
Humanism:
Renaissance art emphasized the importance and dignity of the individual, often depicting human emotions, actions, and relationships.
Individualism:
Artists began to sign their works and were recognized for their individual styles and contributions.
Secular and Religious Subjects:
While religious themes remained prominent, Renaissance art also explored secular subjects like portraits, mythology, and scenes from everyday life.
New Techniques:
Artists developed new techniques like chiaroscuro (light and shadow) and sfumato (softening of lines) to enhance realism and create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
Famous Artists and Works:
Leonardo da Vinci:
Known for his mastery of painting, sculpture, architecture, and science, da Vinci's works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper are iconic examples of Renaissance art.
Michelangelo:
A sculptor, painter, and architect, Michelangelo is renowned for his sculptures like David and his Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings.
Raphael:
Famous for his harmonious and graceful Madonnas and his fresco The School of Athens.
Donatello:
A sculptor known for his realistic and expressive sculptures.
Impact:
Renaissance art had a profound impact on the development of Western art, influencing subsequent styles and movements. Its emphasis on humanism and realism continues to resonate with artists and audiences today.
RENAISSANCE 13th ~ 16th CENTURY
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| 1390 | ARTIST | van Eyck, Jan (Dutch Artist c.1390-1441) |
| 1445 | ARTIST | Botticelli, Sandro, Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi (Italian: 1445 – 1510) |
| 1450 | ARTIST | Bosch, Hieronymus 1450-1516 |
| 1452 | ARTIST | Da Vinci, Leonardo (1452-1519) |
| 1471 | ARTIST | Albrecht Dürer (German | Artist 1471-1528) |
| 1473 | Scientist | Copernicus, Nicolaus (1473-1543) Torun, Poland |
| 1480 | ARTIST, BOTANICAL | Thomé , Otto Wilhelm (1840–1925) |
| 1488 | BOTANIST | Brunfels, Otto (1488-1534) |
| 1493 | BOTANIST | Monardes, Nicolás Bautista (1493 – 1588) |
| 1498 | BOTANIST, APOTHECARY | Bock, Hieronymus Kreutterbuch (1498-1554) |
| 1500 | ARTIST | Lyon, Claude Corneille de (c.1500-1575) |
| 1500 | BOTANIST, APOTHECARY | Ghini, Luca 1ST HERBARIUM (1500-1566) |
| 1501 | BOTANIST | Matthiolus, Pietro Andrea Gregorio Mattioli (Matthiolus) (1501 – 1577) |
| 1501 | BOTANIST, APOTHECARY | Fuchs, Leonhart (1501 – 10 May 1566) |
| 1502 | ARTIST van Aelst, Pieter Coecke van Aelst (1502-1550) |
| 1510 | ARTIST | Clouet, Francois (c.1510-1572) |
| 1517 | BOTANIST | Dodoens, Rembert "father of botany" (1517-1585) |
| 1519 | BOTANIST, APOTHECARY | Cesalpino, Andrea (1519-1603) Botanist |
| 1520 | ARTIST | Eworth, Hans (or Ewouts; c. 1520 – 1574) |
| 1524 | ARTIST | Moroni, Giovanni Battista (1524–1578) |
| 1526 | BOTANIST | Clusius, Carolus (1526 – 1609), broken tulips |
| 1535 | ARTIST | Alessandro Allori (1535 – 1607) |
| 1539 | ARTIST | Facchetti, Pietro (1539 – 1613) |
| 1540 | EXPLORATION | Drake, Francis (c. 1540 – 1596) |
| 1545 | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, HERBARIUM | The Orto Botanico di Padova 1545 |
| 1545 | ARTIST | Flicke, Gerlach (active 1545 - 1558) |
| 1545 | ARTIST | Rabel, Jean (1545–1603) |
| 1545 | BOTANIST | Gerard, John (1545 – 1611 | 1612) |
| 1547 | ARTIST | Hilliard, Nicholas (1547-1619) |
| 1547 | EXPLORER | Raleigh, Sir Walter (ca. 1554) – 29 October 1618) |
| 1550 | BOTANIST | de Jean Robin, Vespasien and Fils (1550-1629) |
| 1561 | BOTANIST, APOTHECARY | Besler, Basilius (1561–1629) |
| 1564 | ARTIST | Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) |
| 1569 | ARTIST | Pourbus , Frans the younger (1569–1622) |
| 1570 | BOTANIST | Tradescant, John (c 1570-1638) |
| 1573 | ARCHITECT | Jones, Inigo (1573 – 1652) |
| 1573 | ARTIST | Bosschaert, Ambrosius the Elder (1573 – 1621) |
| 1575 | PHILOSOPHER | Jakob Böhme, De Signatura Rerum (The Signature of All Things, 1621) (ca.1575–1624) |
| 1576 | ARCHITECT | de Caus, Salomon, Hortus Palatinus (1620) (1576, Dieppe – 1626) |
| 1577 | ARTIST | Reubens, Peter Paul (1577 – 1640) |
| 1578 | ARTIST | Rabel, Daniel (1578 - 1637) |
| 1580 | SCIENTIST | de Peiresc, Nicolas-Claude Fabri (1580 – 1637) |
| 1584 | BOTANIST | Ferrari, Giovanni Baptista, De Florum Cultura (1584-1655) |
| 1585 | Era | USA | Pre-Colonial America -1607 |
| 1587 | EXPLORATION | Winthrop, John, Massachusetts Bay Colony (1587/88 – 1649) |
| 1593 | BOTANY | Tulipmania (1593 – 1637) |
| 1599 | ARTIST | van Dyck, Anthony (1599-1641) |
| 1599 | BOTANIST | Bobart, Jacob (1599–1680) |
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