HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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It was based on nature and the cave paintings of the Stone Age.
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It was based on Islamic beliefs and ancient Arabic styles of art.
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It was based on the needs of the monarchy and the king’s preferred art styles
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It was based on religious ideas of the Middle Ages and the realistic techniques of ancient Greek and Roman artists.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Early Renaissance artists were highly influenced by the Humanist philosophy that emphasized that man’s relationship with the world, the universe, and God was no longer the exclusive province of the Church.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Renaissance period saw artists and architects like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, Brunelleschi, Palladio, Alberti among others working on a philosophical mission to bring harmony, order and beauty in buildings and urban spaces.
Detailed explanation-3: -The word ‘Renaissance’ refers to one of the most fascinating periods in our human history, lasting from the 14th to the 17th century. It was a time when ancient Greek and Roman knowledge was revived for a new generation, allowing for significant scientific, philosophical and artistic breakthroughs.
Detailed explanation-4: -Features of Renaissance buildings include the use of the classical orders and mathematically precise ratios of height and width combined with a desire for symmetry, proportion, and harmony. Columns, pediments, arches and domes are imaginatively used in buildings of all types.