The renaissance comes from the French word meaning "rebirth". It referred to the movement that swept across mediaeval Europe where the arts (painting sculpture etc) took on new life and vigour. Artists began to experiment because they felt a new sense of freedom. What followed was the Baroque period whereby artists began to ignore the usefullness of the art they were creating, concentrating more on the decorative aspects. What followed Baroque? Artists almost completely forgot about the usefullness of the objects they were creating and gave themselves over to excesssive decoration. This period is called the Rococco Period. I hope that will be of some help. Sisirulz
Well.... during the early part of the Renaissance, art was all based on religion because of the iron grip the Papacy had on Europe, especially Italy. This can be illustrated through da Vinci's The Last Supper. Also, many popes and the clergy had started to become patrons of the arts during this time period. Later on though, when secularism, humanism and invidualism started to gain momentum in European society, Christendom was broken into a mostly secular state. Here artists like Pieter Bruegel had freedom to choose their subjects. Many artists chose to paint about technological and idealogical innovation, such as the first combine harvester1 (JK). If you are taking a European History class, your textbook should cover the difference between the Northern and Italian Renaissances. The Northern Renaissance was far more secular in nature than the Renaissance because of its distance from the Vatican. Artists from here chose to paint landscapes and portraits, or daily life (usually of the upper class, who usually commissioned painters).Example: Children's Games by Pieter Bruegel.In Italy, the painters' messages were still more religious. Paintings by esteemed artists such as Michelangelo were slightly removed from Papal2 control, but not entirely.Example: David by Michelangelo, Pieta by Michealangelo, The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci.So to sum it up: Renaissance thinkers and artists, most of whom could be considered humanists, were highly influenced by the society in which they lived. While the Church was in complete control, artists' works were completely dedicated to religion. When the Papacy lost control, artists' works became individualistic and secular. I hope this helps.1 I was just kidding about the combine harvester thing hahaha. The combine harvester is a recent invention with its introduction being in 1836.2 Your book probably spells Papal or Papacy with a lowercase "P."About Me:I'm currently a student at Stanford U and I am a chemistry major, but I have a strong passion for history. Just recently I completed a course on Medieval history. In high school I also took AP European History sophomore year.
Yes, the "Presidential Medal of Freedom"
Government Politics Human rights Freedom
Reformation - the period from about 1500 to about 1700 in Europe that involved the formation of Protestant churches and the struggle for religious freedom.
because there was freedom of speech
Christianity promised freedom
Literacy is connected to freedom as it empowers individuals to access information, make informed decisions, and advocate for their rights. Literacy enables people to participate fully in society, express their thoughts and ideas, and engage in critical thinking. In essence, literacy provides individuals with the tools to exercise their rights and make choices that contribute to their overall well-being and autonomy.
Christianity promised freedom
Christianity promised freedom
Artists find that their greatest work is made by being able to express their ideas. The freedom to express those ideas is what they value most when creating their works. This has been shown in history of art and their artists.
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Freedom of religion
They were not dependent on wealthy patrons.
Traditionally portraits are painted in oil on canvas. Nowadays artists have greater freedom of choice: watercolor, acrylic, etc.
The paintings that they did influenced later generations. They were all about showing their freedom and having their voices be heard.
Creative artists should have the freedom to express their ideas, but there may be limitations to ensure their work does not promote harm or hate. Balance is important to protect both artistic freedom and societal well-being. Restrictions should be carefully considered to uphold ethical standards while supporting creative expression.