From 14th to 17th century in Europe remained the period of Renaissance. In this period in each sphere of art, after sacrificing the ancient traditions a new and independent style developed. Freed by the ties of art, religion became idealist. In place of religious form of art, it became individualistic. In this age of art, the life of steady beauty reflected life and natural art.
1. Painting : During the phase of Renaissance in the field of painting a miraculous development occurred. In place of sadness and joylessness the painting became lively and attractive. In this, nature and common people got place.
The main painters of this era are described as follows :
- Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) : He was a great painter. He was native of Florence. His calibre or potential was multifaceted. He was a scientist, mathematician, musician, philosopher and painter. In order to give realistic touch to his paintings he deeply analysed or understood the human body. His topmost and best creation is ‘Monalisa’ & ‘The Last Supper’. .
- Michelangelo (1475-1520 AD) : His name is immortalised among the illustrious painters of the period. He was along with an artist a sculptor, architect, engineer and poet. In the field of painting, his wonderful or remarkable contribution was the Pope’s palace in Vatican, Sistine chapel a 6000 sq. ft. beautification of the ceiling frescores by painting.
- Rafael (1483-1520 AD) : Rafael was a great painter of this period. The paintings of Rafael are world famous for being lively and beautiful. His paintings show motherly heartfelt beauty and children’s mind touching loving form. His best creativity is Jesus Christ’s mother Maddona’s painting.
2. Sculpture Art: The idealist natural art beginning in Italy can be seen in sculpting art. The names of Lorenzo, Giberti, Donatello, & Michelangelo in the field of sculputure is specially admirable.
- Giberti (1378-1455) : He was a great sculptor. He constructed Florence church’s beautiful gate, this was said while praising the creativity by Angelo “This gate is fit to be placed at the gate of heaven.”
- Donatello (1386-1466 AD) : He was a famous sculptor. The fifteen feet idol of Peita built by him is known as the best work of sculpting.
- Michelangelo : He was a famous sculptor and painter. It can be judged or understood through his most great painting ‘Last judgement’ that human is engulfed in fear and danger and there is no hope of God’s love and kindness.
