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The Early Renaissance was a cultural rebirth that started in Florence, Tuscany, around the year 1400. The Renaissance began in Italy because it was at the center of trade routes between Asia, Africa, and Europe and this allowed Italian wealthy merchants to support artists, writers, and scholars. It was a time of new ideas and inventions. Art, science, and literature started to revive. The early Renaissance in Tuscany is represented by artists such as Masaccio, Fra Angelico, Paolo Uccello, Titian and many other talents Tuscany gave to the world. The works of these artists can still be seen ...

The term Renaissance is noted for the revival of an interest in classical antiquity, ancient literature, humanistic principles, and classical artistic styles. The Italian Renaissance was at its height in the 15th century. This was a time of unparalleled cultural achievement, which saw the emergence of some of the most renowned artists of all time. The most famous names today are Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael. Many other artists also made their mark in this period. Italian painter and writer Giorgio Vasari described the High Renaissance as epitomizing the spirit of a golden age. ...

A time of luxury, power and extravagance, Baroque emerged in Rome around 1590 and quickly spread across Europe. The Baroque style was a reaction to the austerity and restraint of the Renaissance. It emphasized movement, color and sensuality. Baroque art mostly flourished in Rome, Naples, Turin, Florence, Genoa, and Venice. Many famous artists emerged during this time period in Italy, such as Caravaggio and Bernini. They had a significant influence on other European countries as well. The many palaces, churches, and fountains built during this period were opulent, to say the least. However, ...