The Rise and Fall of Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498)

Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498) gained a reputation as a fiery preacher. His powerful speaking eventually led him to rise to prominence as a political and cultural critic. At his peak, Florentines considered him equivalent to the Old Testament prophets. Unfortunately for him, his success did not last forever, and at his low, he was executed as … More The Rise and Fall of Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498)

Early Renaissance Art

The Renaissance was a time of artistic reimagination. Prior sculptures and paintings depicted the ideal person, whereas Renaissance art depicted the realistic person. To achieve realism, many painters and sculptures started using perspective and shading to add depth. They also experimented with the mathematics behind art. In this respect, the positive impact the Renaissance had … More Early Renaissance Art