Comparison between Ancient Greece and Renaissance art

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[...] Artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Raphael are masters of the craft, discovered during the peak of the era. (Hartt) Two primary periods of Renaissance art may be identified. The Early Renaissance took place from 1401 to 1490, while the High Renaissance took place from 1490 to 1527. (Paoletti) Each period emerged during a significant period in history. The artists in Greece witnessed the formation of religion, alphabets, and city states. By time the Renaissance began these innovations were already established. Technology was the difference between the two periods. Artists of the Renaissance had greater technologies available. [...]

[...] Some were almost identical to the art rendered from the Greek civilization. (Hartt) In conclusion, there are several similarities and differences between art rendered by the Renaissance and Ancient Greece cultures. From a historical perspective, the art from Ancient Greece did more towards influencing other cultures, while the Renaissance drew inspiration from other cultures. Technology allowed artists of the Renaissance to renew older art and make it more timeless. In the realm of symbolism, both cultures displayed religion in their art. However, Renaissance shared less in the indulging due to humanism. [...]

[...] Additional research will provide more points of comparison as well as additional differences between the two cultures. Works Cited Hartt, Frederick. History of Italian Renaissance art: painting, sculpture, architecture. Prentice Hall; HN Abrams Hodge, Susie. Ancient Greek Art. Vol Capstone Classroom Paoletti, John T., Gary M. Radke, and Susan Bolsom-Morris. Art in Renaissance Italy. Laurence King Pollitt, Jerome Jordan, and James E. Seaver. "The ancient view of Greek art: criticism, history, and terminology." History: Reviews of New Books 3.2 (1974): 37-38. [...]

[...] Paintings were often generated for Catholic Mass alters and included in rituals. (Hartt) Greek art also included multiple religious pieces. The Parthenon is one of the primary examples of this. The building displayed mythological scenes and figures of God. The Renaissance seemed to put less of an emphasis on religion. Instead, they identified the importance and worth of an individual through Humanism. (Paoletti) Humanism promoted individualism instead of symbolic figures. Additionally, attention to detail and virtuous action was promoted through humanism in Renaissance art. [...]