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Italian Late Gothic, around 1300–1400 With their more realistic and three-dimensional style of painting, notable artists like Giotto di Bondone stood out and laid the groundwork for the Renaissance.
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Emerge brilliant painters like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, recognized for their paintings of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel ceiling and sculptures of "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa," respectively.
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With painters like Masaccio, who is renowned for his use of chiaroscuro and perspective in his works, and Filippo Brunelleschi, the architect who constructed the dome of the Florence Cathedral, a hallmark of the period, Florence becomes the hub of Renaissance art.
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With the building of St. Peter's Basilica and the production of notable works of art, including Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" in the Sistine Chapel, the Eternal City transforms into a hub for the arts.
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With artists like Parmigianino and Bronzino experimenting with extended bodies and challenging attitudes in their paintings, a more flamboyant and ornamental style emerges.
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With artists like Titian, renowned for his mastery of color and the sfumato technique, and Tintoretto, well-known for his dramatic and energetic manner, a distinctive creative school emerges in Venice.
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With the work of painters like Caravaggio, who is renowned for his revolutionary use of chiaroscuro and dramatic realism in his paintings, the Baroque style starts to take shape.