The renaissance was a time period in Europe that took place from the 14th to the 17th century. During this time people got involved with an artistic movement called humanism. Humanists focused on the abilities people had to solve problems and come up with rational solutions to rather than solutions that had to do with religion. Realism became popular during the renaissance. Geometry and the anatomy of light also became important in art during this time.
This is the painting 'Paul Preaching at Athens' by Raphael. Light is used to draw focus to Paul. Linear perspective is used to place people further back in the painting and create a vanishing point in the middle of the piece.
Baroque art occurred from 1600-1770. Baroque art showed a heavy amount of emotion. These paintings were normally very dramatic and used light and positions of objects to give a focus and mood for different pieces. It was also a type of art that was used to help restore Catholicism. Emotions exhibited in Baroque art are clear for the viewer.
This painting titled 'Adoration of the Shepards' by Bartolome Murillo is from the Baroque period. The lighting in this painting brings the focal point to baby Jesus and the Virgin Mary. Everyone is crowded around the newborn, giving him the greatest focus. The birth of Christ is an important piece of the Bible, which shows the restoration of Catholicism here.
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