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Renaissance art, painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and literature produced during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries in Europe under the combined influences of an increased awareness of nature, a revival of classical learning, and a more individualistic view of man.
European paintings provide a visual record of the cultural and historical landscapes from which they originated. The evolution of art from the European Renaissance to the 20th century showcases the continent’s rich and diverse artistic heritage.
Discover 125 highlights and browse more than 2,500 artworks from the department in our online collection. The Met's world-famed collection of European paintings encompasses works of art from the 13th through the 19th centuries—from Giotto to Gauguin.
The different art movements and eras that historians consider to be among the most influential and notable have originated in Europe—specifically in France and Italy. Over the last several centuries, the most prominent artists in Europe have enjoyed worldwide fame, even during their own lifetimes.
The art of Europe, also known as Western art, encompasses the history of visual art in Europe. European prehistoric art started as mobile Upper Paleolithic rock and cave painting and petroglyph art and was characteristic of the period between the Paleolithic and the Iron Age. [1]
The art of the Renaissance period in Europe (1400-1600 CE) includes some of the most recognisable and best-loved paintings and sculptures in the world.
All around Europe you can find incredible museums and art galleries that celebrate its diverse cultural heritage: from ancient history and archaeological sites, to science, nature and art. So...
Discover art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol & more in the Art Institute's collection spanning 5,000 years of creativity.
The reopened galleries dedicated to European Paintings from 1300 to 1800 highlight fresh narratives and dialogues among more than 700 works of art from the Museum’s world-famous holdings.
History of Europe - Painting, Art, Renaissance: This generality holds for the painters as well; their “reality,” too, was by no means “given,” so that the notation of fresh detail and the study of new means to transmute the visible into art occupied all those who came after David.