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Paints were created by mixing colored pigments with linseed or walnut oil. They dry very slowly, making it easier for artists to change their work.
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Humanism is based on the belief that all humans should be allowed to freely think about the world and changes that should be made. It directly conflicted with the Catholic Church's beliefs.
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The Dome was designed by Filippo Burnelleschi. It was the largest structure ever built since the Pantheon in 125 AD.
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Filippo not only designed a building, but also developed the idea of Linear Perspective. This introduced the idea of making a three-dimensional image on a flat surface.
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Donatello was a great sculptor of the Renaissance. David was the first statue to be made completely in bronze since Greek and Roman classical times.
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The year 1500 marks the turn in events of the Renaissance that changed artistic style.
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This picture shows the manger scene from the Bible. It was painted by Giovanni Agostino da Lodi.
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Leonardo Da Vinci painted this famous portrait. He was known for his excellence in many different professions.
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Michelangelo completed the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican in Rome. He was a sculptor, painter, poet, and architect.
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The artist of this painting is unidentified. People believe the ideas for the painting came from the book of Psalms in the Bible.