Renaissance+Art

of Giotto.Giotto was one of the first artist to try fresco painting. People saw the art as both realistic and beautiful. Florence, the place of which this painting was concieved started to become the center of the most productove periods in the history of the arts. || The dome on this cathedral was done by Brunelleschi which still dominates the skyline today. Brunelleschi lost the compitition to design the Baptistery doors to Ghiberti, but he won the commission to design and build the dome at Florence. Brunelleshi's design for the dome wasn't just successful, but was described as an "Architectural Genius". || This marvelous sculpture was the work of Donatello. He was a sculptor and the first to sculpt a free-standing nude since the Ancient Greek and Roman times. This statue is supposed to depict David with the head of his enemy Goliath lying at his feet. Donatello'sstatue anatomicaly accurate. || This portrait is the work of Leonardo DaVinci. It's a portrait of a mysterious women. Its one of the worlds most recognizable paintings of the Renaissance. Leonardo was known as the ultimate "Renaissance Man." Mona Lisa is one of the most important and popular art pieces in history. ||
 * **The Father of Renaissance** || **Cathedral of Florence ** || ** The Bargello ** || **Mona Lisa** ||
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 * This beautiful painting was the work