used by Renaissance painters see: Renaissance Colour Palette. Causes of the Renaissance. What caused this rebirth of the visual arts is still unclear. read more
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The Renaissance was a period of prolific culture and art indeed and mostly guided by the Medicis who were patrons of the arts in Europe but especially in Italy. I believe the period is of a classic style created during that time. read more
Elements of Renaissance painting Renaissance painting differed from the painting of the Late Medieval period in its emphasis upon the close observation of nature, particularly with regards to human anatomy, and the application of scientific principles to the use of perspective and light. read more