Verrocchio’ s workshop was the first one in Florence where oil-painting was systematically carried on. He also guided Florence landscape painting into new paths. In contrast to…more here
Posts Tagged ‘Early Renaissance’
Andrea del Verrocchio
August 31, 2008Pietro Perugino
August 31, 2008
Art historians regard the Renaissance to be the true beginning of art history. The term “renaissance” means “rebirth”. Pietro Perugino’s personal life was wild and….more here
Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia
August 30, 2008
Giovanni di Paolo di Grazia had a romantic concept of God and man. He believed the bible should be the sole source of inspiration….more here
Jean Fouquet
August 30, 2008
Jean Fouquet was born in Tours, France in the year 1420. He was born with a curious and adventurous spirit and traveled widely. While in Italy he painted…more here
Benozzo Gozzoli
August 30, 2008
Benozzo Gozzoli was born in Italy in 1449. His people were impoverished tailors and cobblers. Young Benozzo had to fight for every crust of bread in his early life. From a young age he was admired for his quick wit and…more here
