Renaissance humanism emphasized the importance of human reason and education in achieving a fulfilling and meaningful life.

Leonardo da Vinci was a master of naturalistic painting, known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture the human form in motion.

Francesco Petrarca was a leading humanist writer of the Renaissance, known for his emphasis on the importance of individual experience and the pursuit of knowledge.

Renaissance architecture is characterized by its use of classical elements such as columns, pediments, and arches, as well as its emphasis on symmetry and proportion.

The Arnolfini Portrait by Jan van Eyck is known for its meticulous depiction of a domestic interior and its use of natural light to create a realistic effect.

Michelangelo's David is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, known for its idealized depiction of the human form and its dynamic composition.

Niccolò Machiavelli was a Renaissance writer and political philosopher known for his satirical and critical writings, such as The Prince.

Baroque architecture is characterized by its use of elaborate ornamentation, curved forms, and dramatic lighting effects.

The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli is a famous Renaissance painting that depicts the goddess Venus emerging from a scallop shell.

Michelangelo's Pietà is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, known for its realistic depiction of the Virgin Mary mourning the death of Jesus.

Thomas More was a Renaissance writer and statesman known for his utopian writings, such as Utopia.

Gothic architecture is characterized by its use of pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.

The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is a famous Renaissance painting that depicts the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples.

Michelangelo's Moses is a masterpiece of Renaissance sculpture, known for its depiction of the biblical figure Moses.

Niccolò Machiavelli was a Renaissance writer and political philosopher known for his writings on political theory, such as The Prince.