The Renaissance (1401-1600) marked an extraordinary period of artistic production, centered in Florence and spreading throughout Italy. This transformative era saw the birth of revolutionary artistic techniques and philosophical approaches, divided into three main phases: Early Renaissance (1401-1492), High Renaissance (1492-1520), and Late Renaissance/Mannerism (1520-1600). Protagonisti del Rinascimento emerged from Florence's wealth and classical heritage.
Key aspects:
- Introduction of mathematical perspective by Brunelleschi
- Focus on naturalism and classical revival
- Development of three major arts: architecture, painting, and sculpture
- Emergence of humanism placing man at the center of the universe
- Integration of geometric-mathematical principles with expressive force