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Who was Giorgione's assistant who became one of the most famous Renaissance artists?
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When did canvas replace wooden panels as being the most popular surface for oil paintings?
Canvas is a heavy duty woven fabric made of cotton or linen. It has increasingly replaced wooden panels as a painting surface. Canvas painting became widely popular in the 16th century.
Why did Florence become a cultural center of the Renaissance?
Florence became a major city during the renaissance because the Medici family, who was very rich and powerful at the time, sponsored many artists and without them they wouldn't have been able to create and sell so much work.
What new field of study caused this increased interest in creating realistic art?
Artists became well-rounded "Renaissance men" who studied not just the arts, but philosophy, math, and science as well. As a result of Humanistic tendencies, there was an increased desire to portray realistic subjects and spaces in art.
Why has Art changed through history?
art began as an urge for people to express themselves and to pay homage to their kings and gods. this idea resonates throughout much of art history, however art progresses with the evolution of mankind. religion plays a very significant role in art, as well as humanist philosophy. as city centers grew, the demand for art also grew. as the market grew, artists became competitors and with the push of patrons, artists have sought to outdo one another, be it for the sake of wealth or national pride.
