151 The Italian Renaissance

Learning Objective

  • Describe the art and periodization of the Italian Renaissance

Key Points

  • The Florence school of painting became the dominant style during the Renaissance. Renaissance artworks depicted more secular subject matter than previous artistic movements.
  • Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Rafael are among the best known painters of the High Renaissance.
  • The High Renaissance was followed by the Mannerist movement, known for elongated figures.

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