Sophistication, complexity, and novelty characterized this style of the Renaissance. ... Leonardo's treatises on art and science contain principles of analysis that have profoundly influenced modern thinkers. ... Dramatic political changes occurred in Europe during the Renaissance. ... The Renaissance was a time that created a whole new culture. ... Above all, the Renaissance left us with a world of historic monuments and artistic beauty. ...

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Other artists during the Italian Renaissance period such as Giovanni Bellini began to express their art through secular and religious themes and ideas that were exhibited through landscapes and portraits. ... Lastly, artists in the high Renaissance s! ... For instance, Florentine Mosaccio, a vital figure in the early Renaissance art, portrayed society's belief of religion through the style of realism and perspective in his famous works such as the Tribute Money and Madonna and Child with Saints that demonstrated ideas of simplicity, unity, and believability. ... Francesca, who was and ex...

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Even as artists began to show a sense of perspective in their art, the lack of a defined theory made drawings appear awkward. ... This was one of the first urban gardens of the renaissance, providing a venue for Papal theatry. ... This discussion has shown the positive effect that the development of 'renaissance' perspective had on the history of design. ... In terms of theatre, perspective opened art to the realm of the psychological, something upon which drama relies. ... If the true art of perspective were followed, all straight lines would appear slightly curved if they we...

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During the time of the Renaissance, many artists changed their views on art and its underlying philosophy. ... The architecture of the Renaissance, mainly Brunelleschi, explains the technological advances in architectural design and philosophy. Brunelleschi was a sculptor and architect who lived during the time of the Renaissance. ... Brunelleschi's contemporaries Masaccio and Donatello were beginning to create great works of art with this new understanding. Like his fellow artists, Brunelleschi also designed a great work of art. ...

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