Fauvist Paintings
is a European art movement originating in Italy in the late 14th century, characterized by a revival of classical learning and values, and a heightened interest in perspective, anatomy, and realism. It marked a departure from the flat, symbolic representations of the Middle Ages, towards a more naturalistic and humanist approach to art-making. Renaissance artists sought to accurately depict the physical world and the human experience within it, often using linear perspective, chiaroscuro (the contrast between light and dark), and anatomical accuracy in their works. This period saw the creation of some of the most iconic works of art in history, including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, and Botticelli's Birth of Venus. The movement had a profound impact on Western art, influencing future art movements such as Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassicism, and Romanticism.