The Italian Renaissance was from the 14th century, and it lasted until the 17th century. There were many major artists during this time period; but only three stuck out to me. The most important artist is Leonardo da Vinci. He is famous for the Mona Lisa, and the Last Supper. When he passed on in the year 1519, he didn’t just leave us with paintings but also with very descriptive drawings of human anatomy. The next important artist is Michelangelo Buonarroti. He is famous for the painting of the Sistine Chapel; which took him years to finish. Not only was he famous for his paintings, but also for his sculptures as well. The most famous statue is the statue of David. He is approximately fourteen feet tall. Finally, the other artist that I like is Raphael. He was very popular with the Popes during that time. He is famous for Pope Julius the II’s portrait and the painting of “School of Athens”. The Renaissance began in Florence Italy. The movement started because new artists and writers were spurring works from a new creative force. Once that started, people grew interested in the arts. Renaissance art was one of the most influential aspects in Europe. Before the Renaissance, there wasn’t really a movement. I call it “Medieval Art” because during that time period people weren’t allowed to paint anything they wanted. They were only allowed to paint religious things. The movement after the Renaissance is known as “Neoclassicism”. Neoclassicism was a widespread and influential
