Italian Renaissance -Leonardo da Vinci
The Italian Renaissance(ruh-nei-sawns) In painting, this unique approach was characterized by spiritual iconography, flat compositions, unrealistic color palettes, and ethereal, other worldly figures. In the 1300s, however, Italian artists based in Florence abandoned this distinctive aesthetic and adopted a more humanist approach to art. It would be known as the Italian Renaissance. Renaissance Art The halfhearted or even ambiguous nature of this smile makes the iconic painting all the more enigmatic, prompting viewers to try to understand both the mood of its muse and the intention of its artist. . What are the “perfect” proportions? four fingers equal one palm four palms equal one foot six palms make one cubit four cubits equal a man’s height four cubits equal one pace 24 palms equal one man The Italian Renaissance occurred between the 14th and 17 centuries in Italy. Derived from the word Rinascimento , o