Renaissance Art

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## TL;DR

Renaissance art is associated with naturalism, renewed engagement with classical antiquity, human-centered subjects, and technical devices such as linear perspective and chiaroscuro.

## Core Explanation

The period is usually introduced through Italian developments in painting, sculpture, and architecture, but its influence extended across Europe. Rather than listing famous works without evidence, this article focuses on a few well-supported techniques and historical themes.

## Evidence Notes

Unsupported 2025 book references were removed. Museum and educational references now back the core claims directly.

## Further Reading

- [Italian Renaissance Art - The Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/itar/hd_itar.htm)
- [Linear Perspective - Smarthistory](https://smarthistory.org/technique/linear-perspective/)
- [The Chiaroscuro Woodcut in Renaissance Italy - National Gallery of Art](https://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/chiaroscuro-woodcut-renaissance-italy)

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