Euro Exam
Subject:
European History [1]
Analyze the influence of humanism on Renaissance art. Select at least three artists and analyze at least one work for each artist(Vaughn & Fiaoni). Vaughn Thesis: Throughout the Renaissance period, humanistic ideals introduced by philosophers such as Petrarch began influencing popular patronized art. In particular, the humanistic themes of antiquity and human existence extended to painters and sculptors such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Michelangelo. Notes: Leonardo da Vinci The Mona Lisa exemplifies: oindividualistic nature of humanity odetailed shading orealistic portrayal and correct anatomy of human body Sandro Botticelli Birth of Venus exemplifies Humanism through: oRevival of Antiquity (specifically: Greek)