Quattrocento & Cinquecento

Quattrocento

1400

It is one of the most important periods of the European art scene, it arises in Florence, Italy. In addition, this artistic period is considered the first phase of the Renaissance.

Painting

1427

Characterized by expressiveness, movement, and depth using the vanishing point and the proportion system. A representative artist was Masaccio, who painted "San Pietro risana gli infermi con la sua ombra",

Sculpture

1440

With this type of art, they portrayed mythological subjects and sought perfection in the human anatomy. One of its exponents was Donatello who sculpted "El David de Donatello", with all kinds of nuances.

Decline of Feudalism

1453

The decline of feudalism came when rich nobles were allowed to pay for soldiers rather than to fight themselves. Life changed and Mercenaries were hired from all over Europe. The Mercenaries had few allegiances, except to money, and these paid fighting men were feared throughout Europe.

Architecture

1471

It has a classic architectural language. A representative architect was Brunelleschi, who made the dome of the Cathedral of Santa María del Fiore.

Venus & Mars

1483

An allegory of marriage made by a confirmed bachelor. Sandro Botticelli

Cinquecento

1500

Started in Rome, during the high Italian Renaissance. The movement was characterized by inspiration in classical antiquity and imitation of nature. In addition, this period receives an intense process of adaptation to decorum, since the papacy (Vatican) was one of the main benefactors.

Sculpture

1504

Characterized by perfect knowledge of the body. A representative of this discipline is Miguel Ángel, who in his work of "David" executes the marble in such a way that it gives life to the character.

Architecture

1510

Balance and robustness are the main characteristics developed in the decoration of the structures. Also, the contrast of the volume of the objects is sought through the management of light and shapes. One of the main exponents of it was Bramante, who built the temple of San Pietro in Montorio.

Painting

1519

Characterized by having complete knowledge of the human body, which allowed a wide range of emotions. A representative artist is Leonardo da Vinci, with "La Gioconda", which has the golden proportion due to its symmetry.

Virgen de Belén

1525

Synthesis of resignation and affection. Pietro Torrigiano

4 portraits of Botticelli

1595

"If Botticelli lived today, he would work for Vogue"