A new realism appears in the art of central Italy in the 15th century.
1400 - 1500 (Early Renaissance)
A new realism appears in the art of central Italy in the 15th century.
1400 - 1500 (Early Renaissance)
Learn about the suite of tools Italian Renaissance artists used to create an illusion of space, and a body that moves easily.
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His nudity references classical antiquity, but David embodies the ideals and concerns of 15th-century Florence.
The life-sized figures of Mary and Gabriel occupy an open porch—a space not unlike the cloisters of San Marco.
Brunelleschi’s panel may be scarier, but Ghiberti’s is more emotionally complex. In both, an angel saves the day.
The Laudario of Sant'Agnese is one of the most important examples of early Renaissance illumination and it was decorated by two of the most sought-after workshops at the time.
Bellini zooms in on three figures—the Virgin Mary, Christ, and John—to create a sense of our being with them after Christ's death
In the five centuries since they were installed, Andrea della Robbia's sculptures of children have become a widely recognized symbol of the Innocenti hospital and of childhood itself
Contemporary artist discusses how Botticelli's "The Annunciation" teaches humility
A 15th-century Florentine painting tells us about the arrival of oil painting to the city, international trade, and slavery in the renaissance.
Gentile Bellini's portrait of Mehmed II has been re-interpreted and understood many times since it was produced nearly 550 years ago.
Touch an artwork? Sandro Botticelli’s Portrait of a Man with a Medal helped viewers to think about touch and physical experience.
What are Persian carpets, a peacock, and a cucumber doing in a painting of The Annunciation?
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Crafted in the 16th century, this pair of six-panel screens is painted in ink on paper and showcases both Yamato-e and Chinese painting styles. The work features pine trees―a typical Japanese motif―and it has beautifully captured the richness of a Japanese landscape.