The Characteristics of Florentine Painting as Reflected in the Work of Masaccio

Features of the Florentine paintings of the Italian Renaissance The Italian Renaissance was one of the most productive times of art history, with numerous outstanding paintings, sculptures and architecture in many centers and all major areas. In Florence, in the early 15th century, there were major innovators in these fields. Their work was the beginning of a new era of art history. These innovators include Masaccio's painting Masaccio (1401-28). He was a short and magical career and was the true successor of Giotto and completely changed Florence's paintings.

Florence became the center of early Renaissance art. Masaccio, Fra Angelico, Andrea Mantegna, Sandro Botticelli, Paolo Uccello, etc. are the masters of the large paintings in Florence. Perhaps the largest artist of the 15th century was Leonardo da Vinci. His portrait "Mona Lisa" and a religious scene "Last Supper" is one of the most famous paintings in history. After that, the Renaissance was dominated by Rafael and Michelangelo. Rafael painted a balanced, harmonious picture that represents a quiet and noble lifestyle. Michelangelo has made great achievements as a painter and sculptor. In Venice, in the 16th century many artists painted colorful works. The most famous masters of Venice include Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto

Features of the Italian Renaissance Florentine painting The Italian Renaissance was the most productive period of art history, boasting a number of outstanding paintings, sculptures and architecture in many centers and major areas. In Florence, in the early 15th century, there were major innovators in these fields. Their work was the beginning of a new era of art history. These innovators include Masaccio's painting Masaccio (1401-28). He was a short and magical career and was the true successor of Giotto and completely changed Florence's paintings.

Another name, Masaccio (1401-28), Tommaso Guildi, is a member of the earlier group of Florence. He was one of the first artists to use perspectives as a device to make the painting more realistic. Masaccio can give dignity and affection to subjects more than Giotto. His works are always very simple, usually composed of geometric arrangements. The most famous sculptor in the group is Donatodi Niccolò di Betto Bardi called Donatello (1386? -1466). He learned human anatomy and classical sculpture. He is not satisfied with following formulas inherited from the Middle Ages. He and other Renaissance artists went straight to nature. Donatello's sculpture is realistic and fresh from his research on live models.