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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Renaissance was an all-encompassing movement that flourished in Florence, Italy in the 14th century, in no small part thanks to shifting political, economical, and cultural changes. After the long period of scientific, intellectual, and artistic stagnation better known as the Dark Ages, people were ready for a rebirth, i.e. a renaissance in all aspects of life.
\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]One of the most significant things to be reawakened during the Renaissance was culture, in particular art. Rich merchants (as well as the Church) financially supported most works, which were heavily influenced by the ideas of humanism<\/strong>. The humanists considered the ancient world to be the peak of human civilization, and that belief translated onto art.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Renaissance works of art often depicted classical gods and mythological creatures<\/strong>. Portraits became popular along with depictions in the nude<\/strong>. Artists wanted to create deep, complex works and realistically display emotions<\/strong> through their paintings and sculptures. Striving for realism, they developed ways to emulate perspective, as well as advanced techniques for recreating natural light and shadow.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]The Renaissance masterpieces have left an ever-lasting impact on all forms of art and their beauty remains breathtaking to this day. They never cease to amaze, continuing to inspire creatives several centuries later. In fact, implementing Renaissance elements in your work is currently a popular trend in web design.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]In this article, we would like to take you on a journey to explore just how much the Renaissance has influenced modern media. Some of the projects on our list were inspired by the Middle Ages and Baroque period. The former was the predecessor of the Renaissance, while the latter followed it in the 17th century. These three eras have made a huge impact on all modern forms of art, including contemporary web design, as you will see in the following examples:
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