During the mid 1300’s, an era called the Renaissance began in Italy. The term renaissance means, “rebirth”. It was the rebirth of the arts in Europe. This time period lasted for about 350 years. After the Dark Ages, Europe entered this time period because it needed a new beginning.
Many important artists emerged during the time of the Renaissance. Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, but he was advanced in many other subjects such as geometry and anatomy. He painted The Last Supper and Mona Lisa. Michelangelo di Buonarroti Simoni was a very important sculptor. He made the statue, Moses, which went into the tomb of Pope Julius II. His works were said to portray power and a feeling of intensity. He also painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
The Renaissance impacted the world in a very positive way. Many influential people and ideas came out of this time period. The idea of perspective changed the way we draw and paint pictures. It was also a time of great achievement for the arts.
Many important artists emerged during the time of the Renaissance. Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, but he was advanced in many other subjects such as geometry and anatomy. He painted The Last Supper and Mona Lisa. Michelangelo di Buonarroti Simoni was a very important sculptor. He made the statue, Moses, which went into the tomb of Pope Julius II. His works were said to portray power and a feeling of intensity. He also painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
The Renaissance impacted the world in a very positive way. Many influential people and ideas came out of this time period. The idea of perspective changed the way we draw and paint pictures. It was also a time of great achievement for the arts.