Post #1: Introduction to Renaissance Art

Renaissance art continues to captivate and make impressions upon audiences around the world, despite it's age and the emergence of many contrasting styles since their creation. Why are these art forms still considered some of the greatest created, and held in such high regard? The works of art from the Renaissance to many are the classic forms of art, the beginning of a new style, the right style, for artists to follow. Classic forms of art create the base for future works, no matter if they are a visual work such as a painting, or a work of literature. Though people may not all read or enjoy War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, it is held in high regard by literature lovers and everyday people alike because it is considered a classic masterpiece in it's area of art. In the same way, art from the Renaissance is considered classic, and many easily recognizable works of art are from this era. Also, pop culture's use of themes, people, and images from this era have helped further its grip on audiences to this day. The name of this blog, for example, stems from the popular comic books, television show, movies, and toys from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise, as the four turtles are named after well-known Renaissance artists; Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael.