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Renaissance art, spanning from 1350 to 1620, was a cultural and artistic movement that transformed Europe, influenced by Classical antiquity, Northern European

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Renaissance art, spanning from 1350 to 1620, was a cultural and artistic movement that transformed Europe, influenced by Classical antiquity, Northern European developments, and scientific advancements. It was characterized by the works of renowned artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, who were supported by powerful patrons like the Medici family and the Catholic Church. This era saw the emergence of new techniques, styles, and sensibilities, marking the transition from the medieval to the Early Modern age, with significant contributions from figures like Galileo Galilei, who applied scientific principles to art, and Johannes Gutenberg, whose printing press facilitated the dissemination of artistic and philosophical ideas.