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Paintings before the Renaissance: people saw in only a 2 dimensional figure, but in the Renaissance, people saw art in a 3 dimensional figure. Painters in the Renaissance gave attention to body size, proportions, perspective, and detail.
In black-figure painting, a technique popular in ancient Greek ceramics, artists applied a black slip to the clay surface, which was then incised to reveal the red color of the clay beneath. This method allowed for intricate illustrations and details, depicting scenes from mythology, daily life, and athletic competitions. After the painting was completed, the pottery was fired in a kiln using a specific firing process to achieve the contrast between the glossy black figures and the red background. Black-figure pottery flourished from the 7th to the 5th centuries BCE, before giving way to the later red-figure technique.
I do not quite see the point of asking "why". People who feel they have the talent and the urge become painters. This goes for all of them. Actually Rothko is known to have said that he became an artist because he walked in on a life figure drawing class and saw the nude female model there and decided to become an artist after that.
Contrapposto, the artistic technique of depicting a human figure in a relaxed stance with weight shifted onto one leg, was reintroduced into Western art by the Italian sculptor Donatello during the early Renaissance. His work, particularly the statue of David (c. 1440), showcased this pose, emphasizing naturalism and movement. This revival influenced subsequent artists, helping to establish a more dynamic representation of the human form in art.
The main subject of Greek art during the classical period focused on the human figure, emphasizing idealized beauty, proportion, and realism. Artists celebrated human achievements, mythology, and athleticism, often depicting gods, heroes, and everyday life in sculpture and pottery. Notable works, such as those by Phidias and Polykleitos, exemplified the pursuit of perfection and harmony. Additionally, architecture, particularly the construction of temples like the Parthenon, showcased the Greeks' devotion to their gods and ideals of beauty.
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Yes, there are artworks depicting Jesus touching fingers with another figure, often symbolizing a connection or bond between them.
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Look at the work, figure out (ie estimate/guess) how long it's going to take and then multiply that by daily rate.
Albrecht Durer and Matthias Grunewald are perhaps the most famous German Renaissance figure painters. This Renaissance occurred between 1430 and 1580.
Mannerist painters departed from High Renaissance painting conventions by breaking the principles of design and color that had been put in place during the High Renaissance. Mannerist paintings often feature elongations of the human figure.