It really is amazing to me how perspective was such an innovation at the time of the renaissance period. Looking at the art today, one can not understand how something that seems so logical would not cross an artists mind, at that time.In my art history class we learn of trompe Loi' and how the artists intent is to "trick the eye". It's amazing what shading and the use of different gestures can make a paint transcend space.
One aspect for the renaissance art that really astounds me, are the portraits. At that time only the very wealthy, and those in positions of power were fortunate to have these created for them, but some of the most interesting are the normal citizens. I have seen them and they are very interesting. I understand that religion was a huge part of art, but to see a portrait of a person of the general population. Do you think that seeing a painting or portrait of religious figure or of an everyday citizen would be more interesting?
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The Renaissance was defintley an influental period. The art had huge impacts on how we view things in general. With new perspectives on how the world was seen through others point of view, people were able to step out of the box a little and start thinking for their selves, instead of being told what to think.
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