Art was significantly changed in the Renaissance. The art portrayed human beings as more joyous and beautiful than before. It also portrayed the pleasurable things in life. Renaissance art was done in a more life-like manner. Renaissance artists used perspective in their paintings, causing there to be depth in the images, rather than them being "flat".
Giotto, an Italian artist from Florence, was one of the first artists use the techniques developed in the Renaissance. Giotto was very good at capturing the emotionsof his models. He made the bodies appear to be solid and his use of perspective brings the art to life. The style of art he created set the bar for all Renaissance art to come.
Another great artist of the Renaissance was Leonardo da Vinci. He is thought of by many as a true "Renaissance man". He was not only a painter, but also a sculptor, a scientist, and an inventor. The two paintings the Leonardo is most famous for is the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. He also contributed to the development of Renaissance art.
Another great artist of the Renaissance was Michelangelo. His work was very inspiring to many and he will always be remembered for it. In the 89 years that he lived, Michelangelo created many of the works of art that we think of when we think of the Renaissance. He was a skilled painter who spent many years completing the frescoes that are displayed throughout the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo had trained as a sculptor and created two of the world's greatest, most famous statues-the enormous David and the touching Pieta.
The Renaissance produced many incredible artists that are still acknowledged today. The renaissance was revolutionary for art. Without the development in art in the Renaissance, art may not be the same now. The Renaissance marked a huge turning point for art and will forever be remembered for it.
