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An intellectual movement in the Renaissance that focused on the study of classical antiquities and emphasized human potential and achievements.

One of the most famous and valuable paintings in the world, recognized by its enigmatic expression. It represents the pinnacle of portraiture with its detail and use of sfumato.

Sfumato is a painting technique which involves blending colors and tones so subtly that there is no perceptible transition.

A fresco by Raphael which depicts Plato, Aristotle, and other ancient philosophers. It is known for its accurate perspective and celebrated portrayal of Classical wisdom.

In art, the point at which receding parallel lines viewed in perspective appear to converge. This is a critical concept for creating depth in a painting.

An artistic style that emerged towards the end of the Renaissance period. Mannerism is characterized by artificiality, clashing colors, elongated proportions, and lack of clear perspective.

A masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture created by Michelangelo, depicting the biblical hero David. It is acclaimed for its perfection in anatomical realism.

This is a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. The ceiling is painted with a series of frescoes depicting biblical stories, with the Creation of Adam being the most famous scene.

An example of da Vinci's use of a pyramidal composition as well as his mastery of chiaroscuro and sfumato. It depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, John the Baptist, and an angel.

An iconic painting of the Renaissance period depicting the goddess Venus emerging from the sea. It's celebrated for its beauty and adherence to classical antiquity.

Chiaroscuro refers to the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to give the illusion of volume in modeling three-dimensional objects and figures.

A technique of mural painting executed upon freshly laid lime plaster. Water is used as the vehicle for the pigment to merge with the plaster, and with the setting of the plaster, the painting becomes an integral part of the wall.

An early Renaissance painting depicting various mythological figures in a garden, symbolizing love and the season of spring. Its interpretation is still debated by art historians.

The support given by patrons to artists, architects, musicians, and writers. In the Renaissance, this often determined the size and scope of an artist's work.

A famous mural painting by Leonardo da Vinci which represents the scene of The Last Supper of Jesus with his apostles. It's known for its perspective and dramatic composition.

A wealthy and powerful Florentine family who were great patrons of the arts and had a significant influence on the growth of the Renaissance through their patronage.

A mathematical system for creating the illusion of space and depth on a flat surface. Invented by Filippo Brunelleschi and used by many artists to draw correct three-dimensional space.

A drawing by Leonardo da Vinci that represents the ideal human body proportions. It is based on the correlations of ideal human proportions with geometry by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius.

Contrapposto is an Italian term meaning 'counterpose'. It is used in the visual arts to describe a human figure standing with most of its weight on one foot so that its shoulders and arms twist off-axis from the hips and legs.