Tag: Brunelleschi
Renaissance
Renaissance art (14th–17th centuries) marked a rebirth of classical ideals with a focus on realism, perspective, human emotion, and natural beauty. Artists mastered new techniques, creating some of the most iconic works in history. 1. Characteristics of Renaissance Art a) Humanism & Realism Artists moved away from medieval religious symbolism and focused on the human … read more
Florence
Small but mighty, Florence punches above its weight on the global cultural scene. It’s not just about priceless Renaissance treasures – the Botticellis and Caravaggios crammed into the Uffizi Galleries, Brunelleschi’s vast and majestic Duomo, and the newly revealed ‘secret’ chambers beneath the Medici Chapel housing previously unseen sketches from Michelangelo’s final years. Florence also holds its own on the contemporary art … read more