the renaissance

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  • Humanism is an intellectual movement that emphasizes human values and achievements rather than religious or supernatural ones.
  • Leonardo da Vinci was a prominent figure during the Italian Renaissance who made significant contributions to various fields such as painting, sculpture, engineering, and scientific research.
  • Renaissance artists sought to capture the beauty and complexity of the natural world through their works.
  • The Renaissance was characterized by a renewed interest in classical Greek and Roman culture, including literature, art, philosophy, and science.
  • Italy became known as "the cradle of the Renaissance" due to its cultural, artistic, and scientific achievements.
  • The Renaissance was an intellectual movement that began in Italy during the 14th century.
  • The Renaissance was a time when people began to think differently about themselves, their world, and God.
  • The Renaissance period saw advancements in art, literature, science, and technology, with notable figures like Leonardo da Vinci making significant contributions across multiple disciplines.
  • During the Renaissance, there were significant developments in areas such as art, literature, science, and technology.
  • The Renaissance saw a shift towards more realistic depictions of people and objects, with greater attention paid to detail and perspective.
  • Renaissance artists focused on realism and perspective, using techniques such as chiaroscuro (the use of light and shadow) and sfumato (blurring edges).
  • During this time, there were also advancements in art techniques like chiaroscuro (the use of light and shadow) and sfumato (blurring of edges).
  • Artists began using oil paints instead of tempera, which allowed them to create richer colors and textures.
  • During this time period, there were many famous painters like Leonardo DaVinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, Raphael Sanzio, Sandro Botticelli, Jan van Eyck, Albrecht Dürer, and Hieronymus Bosch.
  • Michelangelo Buonarroti was an artist from Florence, Italy known for his paintings, sculptures, and architecture.
  • Sandro Botticelli was an Italian painter best known for his work "Birth of Venus"
  • During this time period, there were many notable figures in different areas of society, from artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo to philosophers like Niccolo Machiavelli and Francis Bacon.
  • The Renaissance saw a revival of learning based on ancient texts, particularly those written in Latin and Greek.
  • The Renaissance was marked by a shift away from medieval beliefs towards more secular ideas about individuality, reason, and progress.
  • During this time, there were many important developments in art, architecture, music, literature, and other areas of culture.
  • One of the most famous painters of the Renaissance period was Leonardo da Vinci.
  • During this period, there were many changes in society, politics, religion, economics, and technology.