• Classical Motifs: Artists took inspiration from classical Greek and Roman art and architecture, drawing on elements like columns, pediments, and sculptures.
• Humanism and Realism: Focus shifted towards human subjects and realistic depiction of human anatomy, proportion, and emotions. Artists studied human anatomy and perspective.
• Exploration of Light and Shadow: Chiaroscuro technique to create depth and contrast, emphasizing the dimensionality of objects and figures.
• Linear Perspective: To create a sense of depth, artists used various techniques like vanishing point and foreshortening.
• Religious Themes: Renaissance art still contained a lot of religious subjects like the life and teachings of Jesus, the Virgin Mary, saints, and biblical stories.
• Portraits: Portraits of wealthy patrons, aristocrats, intellectuals, artists, and merchants were popular during the Renaissance.
• Symbolic and Allegorical Elements: Artists used symbols and allegories to convey deeper messages and meanings within the paintings.
• Mythological Subjects: Artists also painted scenes from Greek and Roman mythology as a way to depict abstract concepts and moral teachings.
• Nature and Landscape: Backgrounds often included scenic landscapes, reflecting nature's beauty and the connection between humans and the natural world.
• Secular Subjects: While most art still dealt with religious themes, some artists also explored more secular subjects like love, desire, and everyday life.
