Painting – Renaissance.
The Renaissance of the 15th and 16th centuries is a period in the history of culture called “revival”. The era between 1350-1510 brought revolutionary changes to painting.
Secular art appeared, portrait, landscape not related to religious representations. The Renaissance introduced freer colors, he enlivened the background in the painting and the love of detail. Oil painting was also created in this era by Jan van Eyck, and canvas spread, which inventions allowed to achieve completely new artistic effects. At this time, it is also important to invent and introduce geometric perspective, linear and air.
In the greatest Italian cities, artists began to return to the art of antiquity. Portraits, acts and collective scenes were presented in ancient scenography, often painted against the background of landscapes. Special lighting called sfumato was introduced, giving the impression of a slight haze. The use of chiaroscuro became important.
Renaissance in Poland.
The Polish Renaissance is the period of the reign of Sigismund I the Old, especially his wife Bona Sforza. At that time, the works of Rej and Kochanowski were created, The Krakow Academy has become one of the most important universities in Europe.