Italian Painting

Italian painting, especially during the Renaissance (14th-17th centuries), is renowned for its focus on realism, perspective, and human emotion. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael emphasized accurate anatomy, vibrant colors, and detailed compositions to depict religious, mythological, and everyday scenes. Techniques such as chiaroscuro (light and shadow) created depth, while linear perspective gave a sense of space. Italian painters often combined scientific observation with artistic innovation, resulting in works that celebrate human beauty, emotion, and the natural world, laying foundational principles for Western art.