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High Renaissance Art in Italy

The phrase "Renaissance person" has come to mean someone who is a master of several subjects, and for good reason - many artists who worked during the fruitful period known as the Renaissance were equally proficient as architects, designers, painters, and sculptors. A splendid example of this is Michelangelo, who excelled at artistic pursuits in a number of media. Therefore, do not be surprised to see Michelangelo listed in more than one of the following categories of High Renaissance art and artists.

High Renaissance Architects

Donato Bramante | The design of the Tempietto of Bramante symbolizes the significant achievements of this talented Renaissance architect.

Andrea Palladio | This master architect, with his system of proportion, order, and symmetry, developed a style that has stood the test of time. One of the best known examples of his works is the Villa Rotunda.

High Renaissance Painters

Leonardo da Vinci | The definition of a Renaissance man, Leonardo put his studies of anatomy, science, and nature to work in his inventive and revolutionary paintings such as the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper.

Michelangelo | Talented and tireless artist Michelangelo created one of the masterpieces of the Renaissance with his paintings that adorn the Sistine Chapel ceiling. But he also painted some other astounding images...

Raphael | The golden boy of High Renaissance painting, Raphael produced a series of Madonna and Child images that still leave viewers breathless today. Raphael also painted such majestic works as Galatea and The School of Athens.

High Renaissance Sculptors

Michelangelo | The monumental marble statue of David is truly a legendary work, representing the noble and idealized aspirations of Renaissance art, and it is but one of the sculptures that Michelangelo created during his brilliant artistic career.

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History of Italian Renaissance Art

In this impressive book, Professor Frederick Hartt examines the architecture, sculpture, and painting of the Italian Renaissance. First, the roots of the Renaissance are explored, then the Quattrocento and Cinquecento are revealed in this masterful work.

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