HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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a realistic portrayal of the human body
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challenges made to ancient religious ideals
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the impact of William Shakespeare’s writing in southern Europe
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competition promoted between northern and southern European artists
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Detailed explanation-1: -A central theme found within the Renaissance era, which was derived from the Ancient Greek and Roman society, was the belief of humanism. Humanism is the belief that humans and their lives are more important or equal to religious/supernatural things.
Detailed explanation-2: -Even though the Catholic Church prohibited dissection, artists and scientists performed dissection to better understand the body. Renaissance artists were anxious to gain specialized knowledge of the inner workings of the human body, which would allow them to paint and sculpt the body in many different positions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Greek art is very similar to Roman art, with their usage of three dimensional sculptures depicting the realistic, or idealistic look of people. Renaissance and Medieval art both use stylized sculptures, usually into the sides of buildings and pillars, most commonly found in and around churches.
Detailed explanation-4: -Historians call this period the Renaissance (REHN•ih•SAHNS). The term means rebirth, and in this context, it refers to a revival of art and learning. The educated men and women of Italy hoped to bring back to life the culture of classical Greece and Rome.