Italian Renaissance Painting

Italian Renaissance painting, spanning the 14th to 16th centuries, marked a revival of classical art principles emphasizing realism, perspective, and human emotion. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo used techniques such as shading and perspective to create lifelike images. They focused on harmony, balance, and beauty, often depicting religious, mythological, and human themes. This period revolutionized art by integrating scientific observation with artistic innovation, resulting in works that capture depth, movement, and individual expression, laying the foundation for modern Western art.