Pages 8 & 9: Renaissance Research

Key points of Renaissance era art:-
- Revival of Greek and Roman art style.
- Emphasis on illusionary painting techniques to add depth - lighting, foreshortening, background.
- Realism in portraiture.
- Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Donatello.
- 1,300-1,600.
- Europe, especially Italy.
- High Renaissance - 1495-1520.
- High focus on nature, and a very idealistic view of people.
- Means rebirth.
- Shows Greek deities.

(All sites used in this research will be casually referenced in the 'Useful Links' post.)