Italian art
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| Italy did not exist as a state until the country's unification in 1861. Due to this comparatively late unification, and the historical autonomy of the regions that comprise the Italian Peninsula, many traditions and customs that are now recognized as distinctly Italian can be identified by their regions of origin. Despite the political and social isolation of these regions, Italy's contributions to the cultural and historical heritage of Europe remain immense. Italy is home to the greatest number of [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]] (44) to date, and is believed to contain over 70% of the world's [[art]] and [[architecture]]. | Italy did not exist as a state until the country's unification in 1861. Due to this comparatively late unification, and the historical autonomy of the regions that comprise the Italian Peninsula, many traditions and customs that are now recognized as distinctly Italian can be identified by their regions of origin. Despite the political and social isolation of these regions, Italy's contributions to the cultural and historical heritage of Europe remain immense. Italy is home to the greatest number of [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]] (44) to date, and is believed to contain over 70% of the world's [[art]] and [[architecture]]. | ||
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| + | The [[Renaissance]] is said to have begun in 14th century Italy. The rediscovery of [[Ancient Greek]] and [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] art and classics brought better [[Body proportions|proportions]], [[Perspective (graphical)|perspective]] and use of lighting in art. Wealthy families, such as the [[Medici]]s, and the [[papacy]] served as patrons for many Italian artists, including [[Leonardo da Vinci]], [[Michelangelo Buonarroti Donatello]], [[Sandro Botticelli]] and [[Raphael]]. | ||
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| + | The focus of most art remained religious. Michelangelo painted the [[Sistine Chapel]], and sculpted his famous [[Michelangelo's Pietà|"Pietà"]]. Leonardo painted the ''[[Mona Lisa]]'' and ''[[The Last Supper (Leonardo)|The Last Supper]]''. Raphael painted several [[Madonna (art)|Madonnas]]. Both [[Michelangelo's David|Michelangelo]] and [[Donatello's David|Donatello]] sculpted visions of [[David]]. | ||
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| + | The gothic period was also known as the baseline for the modern era of art, followed by the remaining articles of faith. | ||
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Italian art describes the visual arts in Italy from ancient times to the present. In Ancient Rome, Italy was a centre for art and architecture. There were many Italian artists during the Gothic and Medieval periods, and the arts flourished during the Italian Renaissance. Later styles in Italy included Mannerism, Baroque, Rococo, and I Macchiaioli. Futurism developed in Italy in the 20th century. Florence is a well known city in Italy for its museums of art.
Italy did not exist as a state until the country's unification in 1861. Due to this comparatively late unification, and the historical autonomy of the regions that comprise the Italian Peninsula, many traditions and customs that are now recognized as distinctly Italian can be identified by their regions of origin. Despite the political and social isolation of these regions, Italy's contributions to the cultural and historical heritage of Europe remain immense. Italy is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Site (44) to date, and is believed to contain over 70% of the world's art and architecture.
Renaissance
The Renaissance is said to have begun in 14th century Italy. The rediscovery of Ancient Greek and Roman art and classics brought better proportions, perspective and use of lighting in art. Wealthy families, such as the Medicis, and the papacy served as patrons for many Italian artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti Donatello, Sandro Botticelli and Raphael.
The focus of most art remained religious. Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel, and sculpted his famous "Pietà". Leonardo painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Raphael painted several Madonnas. Both Michelangelo and Donatello sculpted visions of David.
The gothic period was also known as the baseline for the modern era of art, followed by the remaining articles of faith.
