Art of the Renaissance
Papadaki Margaret, Tsivou Maria, Tsioumi Chrysanthi, Fardi
Iphigenia
English translation, Michael Chatzigiannis
Art that reigns during the 15 th and the first decades of the 16 th century in
Italy is characterized as a ‘Golden Age’ by humanist and philosopher Marilyn
Ficino, as it brings back forms of art like painting, poetry, rhetoric, architecture
and music. In the midst of the 16 th century, however, due to not only
Michelangelo’s strong influence but also the general circumstances of the times
( 16 th century religious reformation movement, Italian wars) art becomes more
baroque, meaning that the lighting and the movement in works of art as well as
several compositions are now more daring. Painter, sculptor, poet and architect,
Michelangelo defines renaissance as his work orbited around all the aspects of
the movement. During his outstanding career he succeeds in achieving great
wealth and fame as his reputation started growing from a very young age.
Picture 1: Michelangelo (1475 - 1564)
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