The new ideas and knowledge that came out of the Renaissance changed the way people looked at both art and artists. Medieval painting had presented life through symbolism while the Renaissance preferred realism. Renaissance artists developed portraiture and humanized their subjects. This new style of art was viewed as contributing to the overall attempt by intellectuals to improve the world through novel approaches to thought, and a revival of ideas from ancient Greek and Roman cultures. Because of this, artists were regarded very highly.
A system in which a wealthy person or patron would gain power, status, and money by employing a scientist who would seek new knowledge. The client/scientist would therefore also gain power, status, and money. It was a win-win situation.
Yes they did. They wore hoop/crinoline skirts, pettiecoats, corsets, chemises, vest, and other things depending on their social status.
Yes, banking played a crucial role in the wealth and art of the Italian city-states during the Renaissance. The rise of banking families like the Medici in Florence allowed for the accumulation and investment of wealth, which in turn supported the flourishing of artistic patronage and the commissioning of artworks. The Medici, for example, were major patrons of artists such as Michelangelo and Botticelli, elevating their status and contributing to the development of Renaissance art.
It reflected the social status and wealth of the individual. There were very strict penalties for anyone who wore the color green if they were not authorized to do so. See related links for more information.
During the middle ages, artists were considered humble craftspeople who merly put ideas from god into a visual form, but during the renaissance artists were greatly respected for their intellect and creativity. -M.H.
Yes Feminism was a part of the renaissance ideal. Renaissance means literally "rebirth" and feminism was not a rebirth but a birth of women's idealism. Even though it wasn't a rebirth of an idea it was still an renaissance ideal in that it re-birthed women in general to a higher status in society. Women before the renaissance were insignificant. During and after the rebirth they played bigger roles in society as artist and writer. Both of which were originally only men's occupations.
Italian and Germanic designs influenced people in America during renaissance. Clothing of women were square-shaped or barrel-shaped and wide, declaring a symbol of status.
Albrecht Dürer was an important German artist in the Renaissance period, known for his contributions to printmaking, painting, and drawing. He was one of the first artists to establish a reputation across Europe during his lifetime, influencing the development of art and raising the status of the artist in society. His works also helped to bridge the gap between the Northern and Italian Renaissance artistic styles.
Skilled crafts workers to intellectuals
The new ideas and knowledge that came out of the Renaissance changed the way people looked at both art and artists. Medieval painting had presented life through symbolism while the Renaissance preferred realism. Renaissance artists developed portraiture and humanized their subjects. This new style of art was viewed as contributing to the overall attempt by intellectuals to improve the world through novel approaches to thought, and a revival of ideas from ancient Greek and Roman cultures. Because of this, artists were regarded very highly.
In order for rulers and the wealthy to show sophistication and class during renaissance, they would in a practical sense, invest in arts to show off thier status.
In order for rulers and the wealthy to show sophistication and class during renaissance, they would in a practical sense, invest in arts to show off thier status.
During the Renaissance there was banking, more trading especially in Florence Italy, and the social status was still there but there were changes. Those were the main differences. Hope that helps.
Raised the status of the artist
Social status changed fron birthright to be able to climb the social ladder based on wealth and ability. The middle class developed.
During the Renaissance, the legal status of upper-class women generally improved in some regions of Europe. Women from noble or wealthy families had more opportunities for education, could inherit property, and often played influential roles in courtly life. However, societal norms and customs still restricted their full participation in politics and other public spheres.