It took over 4 centuries before the paintings of this famous Italian artist were valued for what they are worth, and there’s a very simple reason for that. Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) was at the height of his career when the High Renaissance started but he never developed the same style as his contemporaries. Regardless of …
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The paintings of this Master of the Renaissance were forgotten for centuries until an artistic group revived his oeuvre in England. Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) was an Italian artist from Florence who spent most of his life in his home city (although he produced some famous works in Rome as well). His style can be described …
The Renaissance was one of the most important periods in Western history. The revival of interest in the classical world marked the transition between the Middle Ages and the modern world. Renaissance translates to “Rebirth” and that’s precisely what it meant. Surpassing the magnificent achievements of classical antiquity was the goal, and it resulted in …
Roman mythology has been an important source for artists for many centuries. The Renaissance marked a rebirth of interest in classical mythology. It’s not surprising that one of the most famous Renaissance paintings in history depicts a Roman goddess. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about The Birth of …
The northern Renaissance in the 16th century wasn’t blessed with copious amounts of talented artists emerging. One man sticks out and became one of the most influential Renaissance artists in history, producing several world-famous paintings. Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569) was born in or around the city of Breda in the modern-day Netherlands. He settled …
The Renaissance was a period of immense innovation in a wide variety of fields. It started in Italy in the 14th century and it spread all across Europe in the following centuries. A renewed interest in classical antiquity and the goal of surpassing the incredible achievements of ancient times was the main goal of Renaissance …
Most art historians agree that the Renaissance started in the 14th century. The first Renaissance artists emerged in the latter half of this century. This amazing period in human history saw gradual changes that affected all parts of life in Europe. The essence was to surpass the achievements of classical antiquity. This happened in a …
The northern part of Europe didn’t produce as many renowned artists as other parts of Europe in the 16th century. One artist made a permanent name for himself by producing original paintings that revolve around certain topics. In that sense, he became the most influential Renaissance artist of his time. In this article, you’ll discover …
It’s always nice to see paintings that depict common scenes of how people lived many centuries ago. You’ll hardly find a better example of this than some of the works of this renowned artist from the Low Countries. Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569) was an innovative artist of the Renaissance and the leading painter of …
One of the most mysterious painters in European history produced some of the most fascinating Renaissance paintings. What he meant with them remains up for interpretation until today. Little is known about the man because he didn’t leave behind a lot of clues except for his remarkable works of art. In this article, you’ll discover …