Bolognese School

The Bolognese School was a major artistic movement in Italy during the 13th and 14th centuries, centered in Bologna. It marked a shift from the more stylized Byzantine-influenced art to a focus on naturalism, realistic human figures, and greater attention to detail and emotion. Artists like Cimabue and Giotto pioneered techniques such as realistic proportions and expressive faces, laying the groundwork for Renaissance art. The Bolognese School played a key role in developing Western art by emphasizing individuality and depth, influencing subsequent generations of artists and contributing to the shift towards more lifelike and human-centered artistic representation.