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This site presents some of the best-known and most important works of art from the Italian Renaissance period. It is intended to serve students, art lovers, and the general public and provide answers to many fundamental questions about the beloved works from this era. Take a look at some of the featured articles on ItalianRenaissance.org: |
Venice emerged from its medieval past in the fifteenth century to become one of the greatest cities in Italy. Venice developed as a city unlike that of any other in Italy. Whereas other cities in the peninsula could say they were founded by the ancient Romans, and thereby claim an …
David is one of Michelangelo’s most-recognizable works, and has become one of the most recognizable statues in the entire world of art. Standing 13’5″ tall, the double life-sized David is depicted patiently waiting for battle, prepped with slingshot in one hand and stone in the other. The twentysomething-Michelangelo carved the …
A good understanding of how the Renaissance unfolded in Italy must take into account the geography and diversity within the large Italian peninsula. The Italy as we know it today is a relatively modern creation, and for much of its history the peninsula was controlled by various city-states which warred …
The names of artists and architects of many medieval works have frequently been forgotten by history. During the Middle Ages, the creators of art were not as important as the art itself; today, medieval works are often times listed as anonymous creations rather than creations of specific people. This started …