Craigmont High School Role of The Artist During the Renaissance Discussion

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Artist as Genius: Discuss the role of the artist during the Renaissance and the elevation of the artist as “genius”—that the artist was no longer considered a skilled craftsperson but a respected and admired professional. The Renaissance focus on the individual was central to the philosophy of Humanism, which decreed a dramatic shift from God and the hereafter to humankind and the here, and now. As a result, subject matter expanded to include both religious and secular art works.

In this discussion, focus on artists such as Donatello, who reintroduced the nude (David), and Botticelli, who reintroduced mythology (Birth of Venus) as a major subject for art.