religious features, mainly based in the Catholic church
Religious images were not a major focus of Renaissance art as opposed to Medieval art.
During the Renaissance Era the art changed by: Art became less focused on religion. Art became more humanist. Art became more secular.
They commissioned works by the artists.
Before the Early Renaissance the prevailing subject matter was religious. Renaissance artists took up mythological and historical subjects as well. One should note that this was not primarily the doing of the artists but of those who commissioned the artworks.
Renaissance Art indulged in a movement called "Humanism". Humanism was traced back to Classical times. The Greeks believed that "Man was the measure of all things." Renaissance literally means "rebirth" or "revival". It was the revival of classical teachings and studies. Medieval times did not have humanist movements. Medieval times were synonymous with the Dark Ages. The Plague and many strict religious movements occurred during this time. Medieval art was simple and devoutly religious, or it consisted of merely patterns and calligraphy. Celtic knots, for example, emerged during medieval art. Renaissance Art included far more. Renaissance Art encompassed everything from the late Byzantine period to the very early Mannerist and Baroque paintings. Renaissance Art had images of religious figures (Jesus, Mary, St. Gabriel, God, etc.) in various situations. Medieval Art was similarly religious. However, during the Renaissance, people were more concerned with life on Earth than they were with their lives after death. During the Medieval times, religious art was intended to put fear into the hearts of the viewers. Religious art was supposed to frighten the humble worshiper and inspire fear and love in his heart. Renaissance Art shifted the focus to the importance of "Man" (hence the humanist movement). Man's life on Earth out shadowed his life after death. This was a skeletal explanation. Please feel free to add more.
Religious images were not a major focus of Renaissance art as opposed to Medieval art.
Religious images were not a major focus of Renaissance art as opposed to Medieval art.
Religious Images were not a major focus of Renaissance art as opposed to medieval art.
the major focus of renaissance artists was on nature and the human form.
people became more the focus of art
Peole became more the focus of art.
Renaissance
Renaissance art began during the Renaissance period. The Renaissance art period began in 1150 and lasted until about 1600.
it shifted from purly religious art to more inlightened art such as greek and roman myths and more personal paintings
Art was more life like and realistic in renaissance art, the middle ages art was mostly looked flat and without depth.
Art was more life like and realistic in renaissance art, the middle ages art was mostly looked flat and without depth.
Art was more life like and realistic in renaissance art, the middle ages art was mostly looked flat and without depth.