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Question
Renaissance artists tried to depict life on canvas and stone. With reference to this statement, describe the following:
Progress in the art of painting
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Solution
The art of painting raised to a significant level and depicted various real pictures of life appreciated by the people who also got inspiration from the lively paintings. The artists used geometrical ratios in paintings along with human anatomy for gestures and expressions.
Famous artists and paintings are:
- Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) – ‘Virgin of the Rocks’, ‘Last Supper’ and ‘Mona Lisa’ etc.
- Michelangelo (1475-1564) – ‘Last judgment’, ‘The Fall of Man’.
- Raphael (1483-1520) – ‘Sistine Madonna’ and Designing of St. Peter’s Church.
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