It was then that artists were in complete control of their materials and were capable of executing masterful works of art. ... They were definitely not concerned with making their artwork look lifelike, as can be depicted by famous artwork of many medieval artists. ... Giotto is considered the first artist to portray nature realistically (not Monet :>). ... Michelangelo is known as probably the greatest artist of the Renaissance, excelling in painting, poetry, sculpture, and architecture. Michelangelo was well known for capturing the essence of the human body, an achievement well sought a...

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