European Renaissance (part 2)
The European Renaissance, or the European rebirth, was a new and exciting time for Europe. It started in Italy, in some of the more wealthy cities, like Florence and Venice, where people could afford to spend their money on paintings, sculptures, and learning.
They also became interested in new forms of painting , art and sculpture. During the Renaissance, artist were no longer regarded as artisans, as they had been in the past, but for the first time, they emerged as personalities, similar to poets and writers. Many artists merged math with art , in order to become more precise in their measurements and to make sure an object was supported both rationally and porportionally. As a result painters tried and often suceeded in making their painting a window into the world. Artists also studied the way light hits objects and the way our eyes percieve light. This is where oil paint got it's start. This allowed the artist to create texture, mix colors, and allow more time for corrections before it dried.
Art from the Renaissance has survived today, and it has inspired many people to strive to create their own unique styles.