The idea of centralizing humans as important rather than the total worship of deities/God
Italian City-states
Florence, Naples, Venice, Milan- as they gained power due to the wealthy families who funded developments in the arts, this allowed for the Renaissance to also develop
Realism
Demonstrating things for as they truly art
Naturalism
The connection between philosophy and the scientific method, stating that everything occurs is a natural event or process
Perspective
A kind of viewpoint, or the development of things like focal points
Characteristics of Renaissance art
Emphasis on the importance of humans, painted in both a realistic and idealist manner to show humanity in its most perfect but realistic way